PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
These in-person Wayzgoose Workshops must be registered for separately than the main conference. Remember you must register for the Wayzgoose to participate in one of our workshops. All workshops take place from 9am-4:30pm on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Wish You Were Here: Greetings from Two Rivers
Instructors: Antonio Alcal
á and Heather Moulder
Cost: $125
Work with USPS art director Antonio Alcal á and Bluegrass stamp designer Heather Moulder to create your own letterpress printed postcard. Participants will utilize the Silver Buckle collection to create their own mailable ephemera, either by their own design, or by utilizing provided hand carved illustrations. Bring your own postage and we'll finish off the postcards with a special Wayzgoose-only cancellation stamp.
The Writing is on the Wall!
Instructor: Lorrie Frear
Cost: $125
This interactive and informal workshop will introduce participants to the letter families of the Chancery Cursive (Italic) alphabet using calligraphy markers and other tools. Participants will begin with the miniscule alphabet in the morning and proceed to the majuscules in the afternoon session. Following demonstrations of letters on the wall of the studio and using provided model sheets, participants will quickly gain confidence and proficiency in the creation of beautifully and properly proportioned letters. This is a relaxing and informal session for those who are new to calligraphy or lettering systems.
Letters of Intent - An Alphabet Folio from Sister Mary Corita
Instructor: Rick Griffith
Cost: $125
In this Full-day workshop, students will become (even more) familiar with the words and ideas of the famously independent activist, scholar, and thinker Sister Mary Corita. The Group will learn about her history and pull words from her books to typeset into a (partial) Alphabet folio shared by the group. Printers will typeset the words of Corita, in a full shared edition. Both the beginner and experienced letterpress printer is welcome to join this workshop.
Buying a Heidelberg platen: How to assess a machine for purchase
Instructor: Benjamin Jones
Cost: $75
Together we will go over the ways to tell if a Heidelberg Platen is in proper working order. We will assess operation and function of key systems, noting simple fixes and non-negotiables in a hands on way. Included will be a pragmatic discussion of actual costs to fix broken parts and when it’s best to walk away from a bad press. We will check out the overall mechanical condition of the windmill at Hamilton and use it as the basis for our discussions. Class participation will enrich the experience, so if you have a press with any issues please note them and we can discuss them. This class is ideal for the printer who is looking to expand their operations and buy their first Heidelberg but will also be valuable to the expert.
Ben will be presenting two identical half-day workshops. Please do not register for both sessions.
Press Forward: Posters in Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, Swedish, and More
Instructors: Anna Bredeson, Molly Poganski, Andrea Shaker and Robin Awend
Cost: $125
Experience letterpress printing with MCBA’s new collection of Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and Swedish wood type in this hands-on workshop taught by MCBA artists and staff. This in-person workshop is designed for those with curiosity about how to work with type in Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and Swedish, and a desire to build skills and community while making collaborative prints! Some text will be pre-designed with type locked up in presses in advance to maximize printing time and allow for the basic concepts of printing to be introduced. We will make 2-3 distinct prints (approximately 10 x 14 inches in size), each with a line of text. Participants will have some creative input with ink colors and may select and hand-set additional words in wood type to print. Participants can take home a selection of ten to fifteen prints at the end of the workshop.
Animated Wood Type
Instructor: David Wolske
Cost: $125
Make your movable type move! This hands-on workshop will guide participants through scanning letterpress prints, preparing them in Photoshop, and animating them in After Effects. From adding subtle movements to more intricate transformations, we’ll explore a range of techniques to add dynamic movement to letterpress printed wood type.
Whether you’re a seasoned designer looking to expand your skill set or a newcomer curious about the intersection of print and digital art, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of animated typography.
Note: A laptop with access to Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Media Encoder is required for this workshop.