Letterpress class in South Florida

Mood Ring
on 21 May 08 (08:32)

Hello everyone,

I live in South Florida and I have been trying to find a class or someone who can teach me the basics of letterpress printing. Any suggestions?

Thanks so much!

jacqui
on 21 May 08 (12:55)

I’ve been looking for the same in Central Florida. Sad to report there is nothing in this area.

Hope someone posts otherwise! I’d be interested!

Jacqui

foothillpress
on 21 May 08 (13:46)

Try here. I don’t know how far it is from you but worth a try.

http://wise.fau.edu/

Ad Lib Press
on 21 May 08 (18:10)

You might check with University of Tampa Press. They have a complete letterpress lab with hand presses and lots of type, and knowledgeable teachers. There is a book arts program, which may or may not be open to non-UT students, but there is a substantial hand-on letterpress study program. Prof. Richard Mathews is in charge: rmathews@ut.edu.

Mood Ring
on 29 May 08 (07:41)

Thank you so much! I will make sure to check those out.

jacqui
on 3 Jun 08 (11:20)

You’re in luck!

Just got this from John at Convivio Bookworks :

I happen to have a letterpress workshop beginning this Wednesday evening, and it’ll meet each Wednesday evening in June there at JCBA from 6pm to 9pm. The class is called “Mutanabbi Street Starts Here” and participants will each create an edition of broadsides using woodtype and photopolymer on the Vandercook 4 press.

If you’re interested, email him at jcutrone@fau.edu for more info.

Sadly, I can’t take attend the class since it’s so far away but maybe you can!

Happy printing,
Jacqui

lovinfla
on 23 Jun 08 (23:32)

I live in South Tampa and am well versed in the letterpress field as well as small-medium format offset. Having worked in the field for 20+ years as well as owned a shop in Indiana. I would be happy to help you on your way. I can show you what you need to start printing as well as many tips. feel free to email me and we can go from there. lovinfla99 at msn dot com