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A composing stick with lines of metal type

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This class will introduce you to the basics of choosing, setting and printing with metal type. This is a process of printing where individual letters are placed together with spacing to build headlines, paragraphs and entire blocks of text.

The workshop lasts about 3 hours. All materials and tools necessary are provided.

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In this class you will learn how to print wood type in an experimental way, considering colour layers, ink density and shape. Using masks, we will create Isotype prints inspired by the techniques of David Wolske.

The workshop lasts about 3 hours and usually take place on Fridays. All materials and tools necessary are provided.

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Type cabinets in the letterpress workshop

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Room W228

Workshop Block 2nd Floor

Monday-Friday

10am-1pm

2pm-5pm

Wednesday

Closed 10am - 1pm

letterpress@lcc.arts.ac.uk

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Email: a.long@lcc.arts.ac.uk

Letterpress Workshop / W228

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (2pm -5pm), Thursday, Friday

Email: r.yeates@lcc.arts.ac.uk

Letterpress Workshop / W228

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The letterpress workshop is open to all students interested in working with type and our printing presses. Our space at LCC comprises a large collection of metal typefaces, which are a historic document of its past as the London School of Printing. You can still find old formes with typeset course certificates on forgotten, tucked away galleys. It is a space to explore traditional typography, but also experiment with contemporary techniques like laser cutting.

If you are using the workshop for the first time, you will need to complete an induction. The induction is now online and you can find it in the next section of this Padlet. Once you have completed the video and questions, you are qualified to book open access sessions to work around your academic timetable. All workshops and open access sessions are now bookable on the ORB, and you must book to access the workshop.

We run course-booked as well as sign-up workshops which are open to all LCC students. These can be found on the ORB.

If you are planning a project, feel free to get in touch with the team to discuss how long it might take, and what preparation you can do from home in order to maximise the time you get to spend in the workshop!

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FAG40 Cylinder Proofing Press (max. sheet size 580x400mm)

Western 25 Proofing Press (max. sheet size 640x550mm)

Western 30 Cylinder Proofing Press (max. sheet size 760x550mm)

A3 Photopolymer Platemaker

Adana 5x3 platen press

Western galley press

around 75 metal type families, plus wood and plastic type

type-height gauge

bowling machine

lead cutter

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An overview of techniques and materials in letterpress

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An introduction to the platemaking process

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A detailed guide to file preparation for photopolymer

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California job case lay and guide to spacing units

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Printable pica ruler to be glued together back to back

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Access our online induction on Panopto here

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A guide to experimental materials you can use to print on our printing presses.

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In this class you will learn how to print with virtually anything that is flat and type-high using letterpress printing presses. You will use materials like cardboard, fabric and vinyl to make marks and create shapes that can then be printed in multiples.

The workshop lasts about 3 hours and usually takes place on Fridays. All materials and tools necessary are provided, but you can bring your own materials to the workshop if you want to try and print from them.

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This gives you access to an induction in the Letterpress Workshop at LCC. You will be introduced to materials and tools, safe use of the printing presses, ways of experimenting and the workflow of letterpress. This induction qualifies you for open access.