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    Enrich Your Life: Introduction to Letter Printing

    Presented by Colorado College at Colorado College Press

    June 14-June 15, 2008


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    Enrich Your Life: Introduction to Letter Printing

    In this two-day workshop taught by Colin Frazer, we will investigate the rich history of printing through the manipulation of hand-set metal type at The Press at Colorado College. Each student will learn how to set type by hand, how to mix ink and how to print with it on a cylinder letterpress. Students will design and print their own set of business or greeting cards. Frazer, an educator and printer, has been a letterpress printer for the...

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    In this two-day workshop taught by Colin Frazer, we will investigate the rich history of printing through the manipulation of hand-set metal type at The Press at Colorado College. Each student will learn how to set type by hand, how to mix ink and how to print with it on a cylinder letterpress. Students will design and print their own set of business or greeting cards. Frazer, an educator and printer, has been a letterpress printer for the last eight years. He has exhibited his work regionally and nationally and is an active member of the Rocky Mountain letterpress community. He has worked for Blue Barnhouse letterpress in Asheville, N.C., and his work is included in collections at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, the Library of Congress and the Rhode Island School of Design Library. He now serves as the director of The Press at Colorado College. Class runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14 and 15.


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    Colorado College Press

    1029 N. Nevada Ave.
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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    Admission Info:
    $135


    General Day and Time Info:
    9 a.m.-5 p.m.


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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