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Course Description

Image of various blocks for letterpress work

In this 4 week workshop, students are introduced to the basics of letterpress printing. Concepts and skills will include hand-set typing and letterpress printing technique. They will use a Vandercook flatbed printing press to create a well-printed one sheet or booklet. The Otis Laboratory Press is a fully functioning letterpress studio with four Vandercook proof presses and over 200 typefaces.

Note:

  • This course does not provide certificate credit.

Course Fee: 

  • A $25 materials fee is built into the tuition of this course.
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Section Title
Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop
Type
Workshop
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Mar 10, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Onsite  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $295.00 Click here to get more information
Additional Fee(s)
$25 Materials Kit $25.00 Mandatory
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Student must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • No Class Meeting(s): 3/20/25
  • Course teaching method:  On-Campus
  • Please refer to our policies page for COVID Safety guidelines and additional campus-specific information on our Policies page.
  • Course details subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
  • This course does not provide certificate credit.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course.
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