Open! Letterpress Printing Workshop

Highlights

This workshop invites you back to the golden age of letterpress printing, exploring this intangible cultural heritage that transformed how human knowledge is disseminated. Participants will go beyond theory to engage in hands-on practice, including typesetting, layout, and the operation of an Adana manual printing press, turning traditional craftsmanship into personalized contemporary art.

Program

Over 500 years ago, Johannes Gutenberg invented the wooden printing press, a standardized and industrialized method of letterpress printing that revolutionized the world. In the "Open! Letterpress Printing Workshop," even beginners can become "Gutenberg's apprentices."

Workshop activities include:

• Fundamentals of letterpress printing: Introduction to character structure, type layout, and core concepts.
• Typesetting practice: Learning the techniques of selecting characters and locking the form.
• Manual printing: Operating an Adana hand-operated letterpress to print your own graphic and text works.

This workshop is suitable for individuals aged 16 or above who appreciate physical paper works and are interested in letterpress techniques.

Organizer

• Presenter: Open Printshop

Venue & Access

The event will be held at "Open Printshop, Central." It is recommended that participants arrive early to fully enjoy the cultural atmosphere of the space.

Ticketing

• Price: HKD 480
• Special Offer: Buy-one-get-one-half-price for pairs
• Please register via the art-mate online platform. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.