Tonight, I took my first letterpress printing class at the Armory Center for Arts in Pasadena. Denise, the director, had us jump right in. We got to see how a Vanderbilt press works, as well as another one (can't remember the name). I looked at type and talked book art with Denise. It was so much fun! Finally, a place where I can get all my questions answered and talk paper, font, printing methods, plates, coasters etc.
It felt really good to do something so hands on yet still work with words and art. I am tired of the computer, and it was refreshing to use the mind in such a different, tactile way.
I met some fun classmates too. Taking a class about what you love is a great way to meet cool people. At this rate, I want to keep taking a class every quarter. What a nice outlet.
I learned that letterpress is the oldest mass printing method. The Gutenberg Bible was made with a letterpress printer. I did a history project on that in high school.
First project I'm going to work on:
Personalized stationary (cards, letters, envelopes)
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