Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Field Trip!


Letterpress Lives On!



Today I got a break from the routine & hosted a field trip from Binghamton University Graphic Arts Class. We got to cast some type and print a little broadside on the Pearl No. 11 Letterpress.






Each student got a turn on the foot powered antique machine printing a piece we titled "Mind Your P's & Q's". Even Professor Mike Wesko put the petal to the metal to print a few pieces.


















We also did a little demo of the Heidelberg Windmill and printed something every student can put to practical use - some drink coasters.




I hope everyone had a little fun & learned something new about the art of letterpress. I'm looking forward to the second session later this week!

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