Using an original Adana letterpress printing machine, during the session you will learn the basic introductory principles of letterpress, how to use and set up the presses to print a business card and how you can access equipment at the Makerspace in the future.
SPECIAL EVENT: Look out for a special Linocut Session - an Essex Book Festival 25th Anniversary Collaboration - on the 1st June.
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Led by Katie Kennedy, a graphic designer and workshop artist.
Attendees need to be 18 and over. All materials are included.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Makerspace members receive up to 50% off our classes. Membership includes 24/7 access to the space and all our equipment and starts from £10 a month. Visit www.makercampus.co.uk/membership
ABOUT COLCHESTER MAKERSPACE
Ever harboured dreams of making your own pots? Fantasised about playing with ink? Perhaps you just fancy learning a new skill? Or you want to rekindle a love you had for a past hobby or practice?
Colchester Makerspace at Trinity Works (just behind Patch, a vegetarian plant-led café). We provide access to ceramics and printmaking equipment, such as pottery wheels, kilns, risograph, screenprinting presses.
We also provide a wide-ranging and exciting programme of arts and crafts workshops, classes and events to get you started.
Plus, if you want to use the facility on a more regular basis, you can access this amazing space and its equipment 24/7, via a monthly membership, starting at just £10 per month.
Intrigued? Want to know more? Visit our website www.makercampus.co.uk