Step into the timeless craft of letterpress printing by learning the art of handset type. This hands-on class introduces participants to the fundamentals of traditional typesetting, from understanding type anatomy and layout to composing text by hand with movable metal type.
Students will explore spacing, alignment, and lock-up techniques, and gain a working knowledge of the tools, terminology, and processes that defined print for centuries.
By the end of the session, each participant will set and print a small project of their own, experiencing the tactile satisfaction of bringing words to life on paper.
No prior experience required—just curiosity, patience, and a love for craft.
Available Dates
Sunday, September 28th
10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday, November 16th
10:00am - 3:00pm
WORKSHOP POLICIES & REGISTRATION INFO:
frequently asked questions:
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Registration opens when classes are announced on our social media, newsletter, and posted around town. We encourage participants to register early, as space is limited and tends to fill up fast. We cannot reserve space in a workshop without receiving full payment, either with online registration.
You can reserve a space if you can drop off or mail a check or cash within the week you reserved the space.
E-mail reminders are sent out about one week before the workshop takes place.
Walk-in registration on the day of the workshop is not accepted.
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Please alert us as soon as you know you cannot make a workshop you have registered for. We will issue you a class credit if canceled seven or more business days before the workshop. The class credit must be used in the current or following workshop season.
If canceled with less than 7 days remaining until the workshop, no credit will be issued.
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Classes are not guaranteed to run if minimum enrollment is not met. You will receive updates via email regarding the possibility & confirmation of a class cancellation. If your class is canceled, we will issue you a refund via check to the address provided in your registration form.
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Please email us at info@northbayletterpressarts.org to let us know if there is a workshop you would like to be placed on a waiting list for. If someone forfeits their place, you will be notified immediately by email with a link to register.
Location:
925 Highway 116 South
Suite D
Sebastopol, CA 95472
*park in the back gravel lot