Course Code: 26FLP004I
This one-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday, September 12th, from 12PM to 4PM ET
- Saturday, September 12th, from 12PM to 4PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on August 30 at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
Discover the hands-on magic of letterpress in this one-day workshop perfect for artists curious to learn a new skill, friends looking to skip the usual coffee catch-up, or couples seeking a creative date-night!
Designed for all levels, this workshop offers students an exciting introduction to one of the oldest forms of printmaking. Over the course of four hours, our experienced instructor will guide students through setting their own name in type, exploring the presses, experimenting with a variety of printing techniques, and creating multiple copies of their design. Students will also have the chance to print a beautifully pre-set CBA colophon, leaving CBA with unique keepsakes and, hopefully, a newfound love for this timeless craft!
Class size is limited to ensure an optimal student-to-teacher ratio. Register now to get your hands inky and have a blast before the spots run out!
Required Materials:
- Pencil and paper for taking notes
- Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get stained or dirty (CBA will provide aprons, but the ink used on press can stain)
All other materials will be provided by the Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About the Instructor
Myong Jin (진명이) is a printmaker, bookmaker, papermaker, poongmul/samulnori drummer, grantwriter, nonprofit administrator, and paralibrarian. Born in Korea and shaped in Chicago, she is now based in Washington Heights in New York City. Myong has exhibited at NoMAA Gallery and Center for Book Arts, and received scholarship support from Penland School of Craft, Dieu Donné, Guild of Bookworkers, Center for Book Arts, and Manhattan Graphics Center. She has studied with Aimee Lee and Steph Rue in the practice of traditional hanji (Korean paper) making and related Korean paper crafts. Inspired by hanji and motivated by the deep personal and cultural significance that the chestnut represents for her, Myong is developing a method to make bamji, or chestnut paper. She is the 2026-2027 Studio178 Artist-in-Residence at Cornerstone STUDIOS in NYC.
All images courtesy of the instructor unless otherwise noted.