Dock 2 Letterpress

Experience the thrill of pulling the impression lever of our antique Wesel Iron Handpress. Built in 1900 this giant of our shop stands over 6 ft. tall, and can handle a sheet up to 18" x 24".

Design and print magnificent large wood type posters and signs. Your instructor will guide you through your project as you set wood and metal type from our vast collection of display type.

Create an unique letterpress composition and explore the many visual possibilities of multi color overprinting. Learn to lock-up your poster on the flat bed press, mount and cut the frisket, set guides, adjust impression, and ink for beautiful art posters.

This all day class is required before renting time on the Wesel. Prior typesetting experience preferred but not necessary for this class.