Learn the basics of the historic processes wood engraving and letterpress, and use them to produce your own personalized edition of ex libris bookplates. The first session will be spent studying examples, developing images, transferring them to the block, and carving. The nature of carving into endgrain blocks with engraving tools makes it possible to create very fine lines and incorporate detail into your illustrations. The second session will be spent printing your illustrations along with moveable type on a Vandercook proof press. No previous carving or printing experience is necessary, but patience, good eyesight, and a steady hand are very helpful. 

Each participant will have the opportunity to design their own personalized bookplate and print a small edition to take home with them.

 

 

 

$150/Members, $200/Non-Members, $15 
Materials Fee (paid to the instructor the day of workshop)