Learn how to evaluate the appropriateness of metal as a possible substitute for paper, cloth, or leather. This one week intensive will explore elementary and advanced typesetting and composition techniques. Together we will set and print a 16-page pamphlet, but if you are passionate about doing something else please phone Art in order to discuss possibilities. No previous typesetting or printing experience necessary. However, if you have experience you will be challenged to explore advanced topics.
Art is especially adept in printing dampened, hand made paper.
His shop is set up to dampen and dry sheets in a variety of ways. Resources include a large number of wood type fonts and a large number of metal display fonts. Remarkably, vellum is one of the most durable materials as well. Though emphasis will be placed on coloring vellum with dyes, we will also explore simple techniques for punching, cutting, scarifying, embossing, painting, and writing on vellum. No doubt, participation in this workshop will add enormously to your vellum vocabulary.