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! Geared to individuals, University print shops (starting up letterpress and book arts components), for new or established businesses.
Our consultations include private instruction customized to your specific interests (stationery, wedding invitations, greeting cards, or art prints, etc.). The focus may be on the basics of traditional typesetting and/or learning how to translate your digital computer design to plates and going to press. Consults may include bookbinding instruction as well.
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 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.
Workshop Registration & Studio Policy
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for purchase.
Checks payable to: Intima Press, LLC or PayPal to intimapress at yahoo.com.
E-mail questions or call to inquire at 917-412-4134 about the right workshop for you.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Tuition is non-refundable for cancellations less than 7 days before class. We will do everything we can to schedule you into another session, if possible, within the semester. Cancellations more than 7 days before start of class, tuition is refundable minus $50 processing fee. If class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be advised and fully refunded.
SUPPLIES: The cost of ink, solvent, rags, and proof paper are included in the materials fee. Students are expected to supply their own basic hand tools, or may purchase a bone folder or linocut tool from the Studio. *Additional plate and paper costs may be incurred, depending upon your individual projects.
EQUIPMENT: Studio equipment includes a vintage Vancercook Universal III automatic motorized letterpress with adjustable press bed, max. sheet size 18×24, for printing linocut, woodcut, engraving plates, photopolymer plates, wood & metal type; antique foot-pedal press (turn-of-the-century, clamshell style from 1888) 9×12 chase; Golding Official clamshell press 4×6; Ettan Etching Press; Book press; Precision electric guillotine; Great selection of foundry type, monotype, wood type, and ornaments; Library of artist’s books, book exhibition catalogues, chapbooks, and books on typography.
STUDIO RENTAL: Studio & press rental may be available to students in good standing at the discretion of the Studio.
STUDIO POLICIES: All policies of the Studio are subject to the sole discretion of Intima Press LLC, Studio on the Square, its managers, and members.
LOCATION: The Studio is located at 24-32 Union Square East. Trains: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W to 14th Street, Union Square. Buses: M 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 101, 102, 103. Please note: Studio hours are By Appointment Only.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: Ask about one-on-one or group instruction in letterpress printing and the art of the book. We also offer a full, comprehensive custom business consultations on how to Start Your Own Letterpress Business and Book Consults.
