Toronto Craft Alert

Over the years I have gotten many inquiries about letterpress workshops, so when I saw these ones listed in the TCA forum I thought I’d share them with you. Letterpress workshops can be pricey, so I appreciate the fact that KOZO offers an affordable intro option for those who want to dip in their toes to see how they take to the press before going on to a more advanced class for the fully committed.

For questions or to register, please reach KOZO studio at [...]

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For those of you eager to get in on the letterpress frenzy sweeping the crafty nation, Akemi at KOZO Studio/Gallery has a few workshops lined up.  She also has a Vandercook SP15 availble for renting time on if you already possess pressing skillz.  Please contact her at directly to sign up: e-mail: kozostudio@gmail.com tel: 416-214-1882

Introduction to Letterpress (max. 3 participants), Fee: $90.- +HST
A basic introduction to letterpress, cuts, engravings, wood and metal type, ink and paper. Participants will use vintage metal and wood type and vintage cuts (Images) from my collection [...]

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Time: 2.5 hours (2hrs for past Letterpress Curiosity Workshop participants)
Studio Limit: 2 participants
Investment: $115 per participant (10% discount for past Letterpress Curiosity Workshop participants)

This workshop is for those who are comfortable with the basics of letterpress with a table-top press. Ideally, you’ve taken the Letterpress Curiosity Workshop, but equivalent experience is fine as well.

After a brief refresher on letterpress basics, you’ll print postcards or notecards with images from the studio’s growing collection [...]

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to view larger, please visit http://www.thepaperplace.ca/workshops.php

The Paper Place
887 Queen Street West
info@thepaperplace.ca
www.thepaperplace.ca

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Workshops at KOZO Studio for May & June 2010!

Introduction to Letterpress (max. 3 participants):

* Sat. May 15
* Sat. June 5
* Sun. June 6
* Sat. June 12

$90.00 + $4.50 GST
(All “Introduction to Letterpress” workshops take place from 9:30 am – 1 pm)

Letterpress 1 (max. 3 participants, must have Introduction to Letterpress or equivalent)

* May 16, 10 – 4:30 pm
* June 13, 10 – 4:30 pm

Covering registration and adding a second colour

Working Washi (max. 4 participants)
Explore the surface treatments of suminagashi (Japanese marbling), orizome (folded style [...]

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A brand new workshop for the DIY BRIDE : Are you interested in letterpress printing your own wedding invitations and saving money? If so, this workshop is definitely for you.

Price:
$400

What does it include?
-2 three hours sessions on our C&P Pilot Platen press for you and a guest
- inks
-2 design consultations with me (that includes getting your image plate ready)
-2 polymer plates for your invitation and thank you card designs (additional cost for additional plates)

For bookings and more info please email me at 

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