Overview
Guided by letterpress artist Loraine Wong, discover the Chinese and English movable type from our collection! This hands-on workshop invites you to freely compose diverse fonts and imagery into striking bilingual layouts. From left-to-right flows ⥂⥃ to vertical and horizontal layouts ⇈⇊, the composition is entirely in your hands.
Your journey begins with the foundational principles of movable type. You will learn to select and arrange characters and alphabets, create your unique image using photopolymer plates, and bring your vision to life on an authentic Adana printing machine. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned print enthusiasts, this experience offers a tangible connection to the enduring charm of letterpress printing!
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Workshop highlights
- Learn the basics of letterpress printing and understand the differences between Chinese and English typesetting systems
- Use Chinese and English movable type to typeset your design
- Create your own design with a photopolymer plate and finish a text-and-image work
*The workshop consists of 3 sessions, with a total duration of 12 hours.
- Below age 16 are not allowed.
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