Letterpress Courses with John Holmes

Posted: Wednesday Dec 21, 2022

Invented in the mid-15th century, letterpress printing’s recent revival as an artisan form is flourishing where printing presses survive. This course offers a rare opportunity to work with experts to explore the technique and its artistic properties. During this intensive short course, participants will be fully immersed in letterpress printing by hand.

This course is for anyone who would like to extend their skills and knowledge in letterpress. Although some experience is advisable, beginners will be welcome.

Venue: Otakou Press Room, 1st Floor, Central Library

Letterpress Course 1 (one week)
Dates: 30 January–3 February, 10am–4pm
Cost: $375

Register online: Letterpress course (one week) - Continuing Education (otago.ac.nz)

Letterpress Course 2 (three weekends)
Dates: 17–19 February, 25–26 February, 4–5 March
Cost: $420 (including GST)

Register online: Letterpress course (three weekends) - Continuing Education (otago.ac.nz)

For more information/questions please email continuing.education@otago.ac.nz