4200. Make an Impression: Letterpress Poster Workshop
Workshop - Printmaking | Available
Join us for an engaging exploration of the art of letterpress printing, where you'll discover the rich techniques and materials involved in this time-honored craft. Using a variety of wood and metal type, along with charming antique ornaments and intricate small relief blocks, participants will have the opportunity to create unique prints.
In this collaborative environment, you'll work with fellow participants to design compelling compositions that focus on the beauty of text. Once your designs are complete, you will bring them to life using a traditional letterpress, experiencing the tangible satisfaction that comes from this historic printing method. All necessary materials will be provided, so come ready to unleash your creativity!
Mary Beth Boone
Mary Beth Boone is a book artist and letterpress printer living in Greensboro, NC. She began making books about thirty years ago. Recent exhibits include Re(f)use at Artspace in Raleigh, NC and It’s Alive!: Frankenstein, 200 Years at Asheville BookWorks in Asheville, NC; both in 2018; and Winter Show at the GreenHill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC in 2020. Her work was included in 1000 Artists’ Books and 500 Handmade Books, volume 2. A Winter Residency at the Penland School of Crafts in 2012 inspired her to locate and purchase a Vandercook SP 15. She prints under the imprint Purple Pumpkin Press. Her work is in private and public collections. Mary Beth holds a MFA from the University of SC, Columbia.