Photopolymer plates have revolutionized letterpress in that they allow for quick and easy plate production and printing without the need for tedious typesetting. The user can choose from the myriad of fonts available online or develop their font, logos, and artwork. This wonderful fusion of new plate technology and old printing techniques has sparked a revival in the art of letterpress. Participants will learn to process and print these plates along with what type of imagery is suitable for the medium. They will then be able to use this technique to print their stationery, greeting cards, business cards etc.

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Experience the magic of marbling decorative and abstract papers with this easy-to-pick-up introductory workshop to a centuries old practice.

Your single session hands-on class will be so much more than a painting party: you'll have the opportunity to follow your curiosity as you experience the spontaneous magic of paper marbling and also learn how to control classic, intricate patterns.

You’ll be walked through all the techniques you need to make mesmerizing designs in 16 specially prepared colors of the season.

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Immerse yourself in art, culture, craftsmanship, and architecture as our historical interpreters bring history to life! Enjoy home & hearth demonstrations, traditional musical performances, wagon rides, children’s crafts, stone carving, and our 19th century print shop! With a dedicated children’s area and a historical tavern, there is fun for guests of all ages!

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Ever been curious about Letterpress printing, but not sure you’re ready to jump into a longer class? How about freeing yourself for a couple of hours over lunch? While Letterpress printing can take a lifetime to master, this free midday workshop will help you produce great results quickly and easily! Whether you’re new to letterpress or know your way around a Vandercook, you’ll enjoy printing with Frontline’s collection of wood and lead type, getting you prepared to jump into a longer class headfirst! No experience necessary.

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Photo-lithography or ‘photo litho’ uses aluminum plates coated with a UV-sensitive emulsion to reproduce an image. The plates are simple to process and store and an easy way to print an edition of lithographs as compared to ball ground plates or stones. This technique is excellent for capturing detail in drawings with subtle shading and also painterly watercolor/wash effects without the need for etching. During this course, participants will learn the various materials used for drawing onto a transparency, exposing the drawing onto a plate, plate development, and how to print their plate.

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In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to different approaches and techniques in drypoint etching. This workshop will introduce you to the advantages of working on different surfaces for drypoint techniques and the ability to combine drypoint with the monotype process. Drypoint is a great step in the intaglio world– all skill levels are welcome!

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This workshop introduces the art and craft of letterpress printing of experimental, purpose-driven broadsides and posters. Using handset wood and metal type, artists will design and hand-print broadside/poster projects in small editions on the Vandercook press. The workshop will consist of technical demonstrations on setting type, inking and multiple color layer letterpress printing, and various simple image-printing processes. Employing less-toxic techniques and minimal chemical cleanup, this class is ideal for dipping your toes into Letterpress printing! Beginners welcome and encouraged!

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Students will learn about the history of rag papermaking, prepare rag for the hollander beater, run the beater, and pull sheets of paper from pre-made cotton rag pulp.
Each student will leave with a thorough understanding of rag papermaking and 5 sheets of rag paper (Dried paper will be available for pick up 1 week from the class or will be shipped to them) They are invited to take with them also a portion of the pulp made that day to pull into sheets at home. Each student will receive an instruction and resource sheet to make their own mould and deckle and set up a home papermaking studio.

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Become familiar with the tools, materials, and tricks of the book-binding trade! Explore contemporary bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will create a suite of beautiful handmade books, and gain all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All bookbinding materials provided.

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In this lesson, students will be taught the basics of reductive screen printing. This includes learning about the process, materials required, and techniques involved. This method is ideal for producing unique screen prints from the comfort of your own home, as it doesn't require an emulsion or an exposure unit. At the end of the lesson, each student will have a small edition of a three-layer screen print based on their design.

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