Advanced Letterpress: Makeready
with Alan Hillesheim & Lisa Rappoport
$170
There are myriad instances where forms require special packing and pressure manipulation to achieve even printing. We will print the notorious pointed-flap envelope, a poem with varying line lengths, and images or ornaments within a text field. Situations where the form includes elements that need a generous amount of ink on the press, and/or a lot of packing, as well as elements with the opposite needs, will be addressed.
The class will use both Vandercook and platen presses; students who are only experienced on the Vandercook presses are welcome.
Ample time will be given to questions and show and tell from both the students and the instructors.
SFCB's Windgate Scholarship Fund is dedicated to providing need-based financial support to individuals interested in learning bookbinding, letterpress printing, and related book arts. Click here to apply.
Prerequisite(s):
Students must have completed the Cylinder Core certificate program, or have equivalent printing experience. Please email us with your qualifications if you are new to SFCB.
Materials to bring:
All tools and materials will be provided.
About the Instructors:
Alan Hillesheim (he/him) and Lisa Rappoport (she/her) will team-teach this new series of workshops for intermediate printers.
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workshop: Jul 26th, 2026
from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
San Francisco Center for the Book
375 Rhode Island Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Room: Print Studio