Mindy Belloff has instructed numerous private tutorials in letterpress printing . bookbinding . and the art of the book.
Private Tutorials
. One-on-one instruction in hand-set type
. Working from digital files to translate into a plate and prepare to go to press
. Tutorials for your own group
Book Consults
. Working with artists to create their small editioned books
. Structure, organizing, sequencing, paper options, bindings
Call or email to arrange your customized session.
How to start your own Press
Letterpress Business Consultation
You love letterpress and paper and are considering starting your own press but don’t know where to begin? Our consults in how to start your own press have helped people set-up and run their new businesses: from Australia to Israel, and from Florida to Arizona! Consults are customized for individuals, University print shops (starting up letterpress and book arts components), or for new or established businesses. Consultations include private instruction for your specific interests (art prints and broadsides, stationery, invitations, greeting cards, etc.). The focus may be on the basics of traditional typesetting and/or learning how to translate your digital computer designs to plates and going to press. It may also include bookbinding instruction.
Mindy Belloff provides important tips on designing specifically for letterpress, multiple color printing, and short-cuts that will save you time, money and headaches as you start your business venture. Choosing a press and knowing what equipment you will need to run a successful business or for a University print shop is essential.
A business consult ranges in price depending upon your specific interests, and all include contacts for equipment, detailed handouts, and a huge amount of information. Most tutorials are scheduled for one full day or two half-days to accommodate those traveling into New York City, with follow up e-mails afterwards. Contact the Studio with your goals outlined, and we will customize a proposal just for you.
* Please note, classes are currently not scheduled. The classes listed below can be customized for a private individual or group tutorial.
I LOVE STATIONERY! INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS
with Mindy Belloff (Beginning Letterpress) tba*
Do it yourself as you make your own personalized stationery! Learn the elegant printing of 15th-century letterpress. You will hand set real metal type, understand the origins of our alphabet, and learn press lock-up and printing, as you run your own small edition on our vintage Vandercook Uni III. A great introduction to printing beautiful impressions. You will go home with a set of at least a dozen personalized note cards in type you set and printed yourself!
LETTERPRESS FUNdamentals!
with Mindy Belloff (Letterpress – All Levels) Saturday/Sunday tba*
In this weekend intensive you will have a block of time to print with metal and wood type. Create beautiful note cards, print a quotation, and also create a group broadside or art poster – all in one weekend. Increase your knowledge of operating a Vandercook proof press, learning composition, inking and impression. A great way to begin or extend your letterpress journey, and sign up for future independent class sessions.
