WINTER 2008 Schedule
Open Hours Policy
Members and visitors are welcome during open hours; access to the equipment for type-setting and printing is reserved for those taking an organized class or for members who have earned a “drivers license” on the equipment. Open hours are valuable to absorb information on how the shop and equipment is run. Members are responsible for earning a “drivers license” after taking drop-in workshops and introductory courses. Current licensing instructors are Johanna Drucker and Garrett Queen.
Full membership guidelines here.
Regular feature: Book and Block Nights: An informal gathering of VABC artists on Thursday nights (6-7:30PM). Come for chat or advice on a personal project. Presses will not be supervised except by member appointment.
JANUARY
Saturday, January 5
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Kevin McFadden
Saturday, January 12
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Frank Riccio
Tuesday, January 15
First and Third Tuesdays 6–8 PM
On-Duty: Garrett Queen
Saturday, January 19
Work Day 1–5PM
Member Meeting: Planning “Speaking in Faces” Specimen Book
On Duty: Johanna Drucker and Sarah Knorr
Saturday, January 26
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Pierre Blondel
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 2
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Frank Riccio
Tuesday, February 5
First and Third Tuesdays 6–8 PM
On-Duty: Garrett Queen
Bookbinding Workshop: Intro to Handsewing 7-9PM
(A linked course with Feb 7th Intro to Casebinding)
We will sew a hard-back book of blank pages and bind in cloth over boards. No previous experience necessary.
Questions can be addressed to: kadolfson@still-point-press.com
Class size: 10
Cost: members $45, non-members $60
Contact the instructor for the material list.
Instructor: Kristin Adolfson
Thursday, February 7
Bookbinding Workshop: Intro to Casebinding 7-9PM
(A linked course with Feb 5th Intro to Handsewing)
We will sew a hard-back book of blank pages and bind in cloth over boards. No previous experience necessary.
Questions can be addressed to: kadolfson@still-point-press.com
Class size/Cost: Pay at first class. See February 5th listing for price.
Contact the instructor for the material list.
Instructor: Kristin Adolfson
Saturday, February 9
Open Hours 1–5 PM
Intro to Letterpress: Speaking in Faces
Participate in a collaborative project as you learn (and refine) the skills needed to set lead type and print. Johanna Drucker “Speaking in Faces” workshop for members participating in the creation of a VABC font specimen book project.
Instructor: Johanna Drucker
Cost: Free to members, $25 to non-members
On-Duty: Pierre Blondel
Saturday, February 16
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Angie Hogan
Tuesday, February 19
First and Third Tuesdays 6–8 PM
On-Duty: Garrett Queen
Bookbinding with Leather Part 1:
Advanced Sewing and Binding 7–9:30 PM
(A linked course with Feb 21st Raised Cords & Leather Binding)
(Prerequisites: Feb 5 and 7 Bookbinding courses, or an equivalent level of experience.)
Questions can be addressed to dad@virginia.edu Must take the Part 2 February 21st class to join. There may be additional class time added (at no additional charge on Saturday the 23rd) to complete the book.
Class Size: 10
Cost: members $45, non-members $60
Contact the instructor for the material list.
Instructor: Dean Dass
Thursday, February 21
Bookbinding with Leather Part 2:
Raised Cords & Leather Binding 7–9:30 PM
(A linked course with Feb 19th Advanced Sewing and Binding)
We will sew with raised cord and bind in leather. Must take the Part 1 Feb. 19th class to join. (Prerequisites: Feb 5 and 7 Bookbinding courses, or an equivalent level of experience.)
Questions can be addressed to dad@virginia.edu
Class size/Cost: Pay at first class. See Feb 19th listing for price.
Contact the instructor for the material list.
Instructor: Dean Dass
Saturday, February 23
Open Hours 2:30–5 PM
On Duty: Barbara Heritage
Printmaking Class: Basic Hardground, Softground, and Aqua-tint Etching 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
Learn the basics intaglio etching in a short course with artist John McCarthy. Two hours of instruction and two hours of hands-on work. Suggestion to bring “inkable” clothes or a shop/studio apron. Bring a light snack since we’ll work through lunch. Walk away with a print. Class limit 6.
Instructor: John McCarthy
Members $10, $20 non-members.
MARCH
Saturday, March 1
Card Class—Intro to Letterpress 1–5 PM
Create your own greeting cards as you begin with an intro to letterpress. You will typeset a message (15 words maximum), then print on the Vandercook press. Woodblock or lead type... have in mind a greeting. One sided, one color cards. Some stock images available.
Materials: 15 cards provided, class limit 6
Cost: $40 per non-member, $25 for members (fee includes cards and direct support for the VABC)
On-Duty: Kevin McFadden & Bonnie Bernstein
Tuesday, March 4
First and Third Tuesdays 6–8 PM
On-Duty: Garrett Queen
Saturday, March 8
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Angie Hogan
Saturday, March 15
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: John McCarthy
Intro to Letterpress: Speaking in Faces
Participate in a collaborative project as you learn (and refine) the skills needed to set lead type and print. Johanna Drucker “Speaking in Faces” workshop for members participating in the creation of a VABC font specimen book project.
Instructor: Johanna Drucker
Cost: Free to members, $25 to non-members
Tuesday, March 18
First and Third Tuesdays 6–8 PM
On-Duty: Garrett Queen
Saturday, March 22
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: John Bylander
Saturday, March 29
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: John Bylander
APRIL
Tuesday, April 1
First and Third Tuesdays 6–8 PM
On-Duty: Garrett Queen
Saturday, April 5
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Barbara Heritage
Saturday, April 12
Open Hours 1–5 PM
Intro to Letterpress: Speaking in Faces
Participate in a collaborative project as you learn (and refine) the skills needed to set lead type and print. Johanna Drucker “Speaking in Faces” workshop for members participating in the creation of a VABC font specimen book project.
Instructor: Johanna Drucker
Cost: Free to members, $25 to non-members
Tuesday, April 15
First and Third Tuesdays 6–8 PM
On-Duty: Garrett Queen
Saturday, April 19
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Kevin McFadden
Saturday, April 26
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Angie Hogan
Previous Classes
Winter 2008 Schedule
Fall 2007 Schedule
Summer 2007 Schedule
Spring 2007 Schedule
Winter 2006 Schedule
Summer 2006 Schedule
Winter-Spring 2006 Schedule
Fall 2005 Schedule
