$90.

TIME & DATE

SUN MAR 8th , 1 - 4 pm

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Come get creative with antique wood type and an impressive 19th century iron press—the historic Columbian. Whether it’s printing a personal mantra; adding letterpress to your mixed-media practice; or just enjoying the opportunity to explore historical technology in a fun afternoon, the possibilities are wide open. Bring your ideas for adding a little letterpress to your life. Open to all levels, no previous experience necessary. 

Proper studio etiquette, protocols, and best practices will be introduced throughout.

Students will leave with a small edition of their original prints and a fundamental knowledge and appreciation of letterpress printing.

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Leah Springate

Leah is a printmaker and book designer now living in Owen Sound. She graduated with honours from the Ontario College of Art where she specialized in Printmaking and Book Arts. After a 20-year career designing books at Penguin Random House Canada, she left to focus on producing her own work as co-proprietor of Mammoth Hall Press, a private printmaking and design studio.

She has worked in many printmaking media including linocut and woodcut, etching and drypoint, screen-printing, cyanotype, and letterpress. 

Her work is held internationally in public and private collections.

Paul Hunter is an artist, writer, and printmaker. He graduated with honours from the Ontario College of Art in Printmaking and Book Arts. He is also co-proprietor of Mammoth Hall Press which he started in 1990 with his wife, the artist and designer, Leah Springate. Their private presses’ prints and hand-made books have been exhibited across Canada and Japan. In 2021 they moved from Toronto and now make their home in Owen Sound, Ontario. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Wear; closed toe shoes & work clothes to get dirty in

Suitable for all levels.

Wheelchair accessible

Bring readers for working small