Classes & Queer and Trans open studios!
- please register to attend -
Free QTBIPOC class
This gathering is specific for BIPOC queer & trans folks. You'll be guided through the writing and editing process. You'll learn all the specifics of laying type, setting up a form with all the type and spacers, running the press, and making color choices. Think of this 2 day workshop as a place to distill your most potent wish, spell or prayer, to become an edition of sharable Letterpress Posters.
This is a 12 hour, 2-day class. The first 4 hours is when most of the instruction, demos, and supported experiential learning happens.
Once you’ve taken this class you can sign up for the free QT open studios.
Please be sure you can come when you confirm. There is a long waiting list and I’ve set aside two full days for the class. I know it’s “free”, but worth respecting the investment. <3
dates in sign up form
Sliding scale QT classes
This class is for Queer and Trans fam to have a space to distill your most potent wish, spell or prayer, to become an edition of sharable Letterpress Posters.
You'll learn all the specifics of laying type, setting up a form with all the type and spacers, running the press, and making color choices.
This is a 12 hour, 2-day class. Once you’ve taken this class you can sign up for the free QT open studios.
dates in sign up form
Everyone Class
Open to all the ppl who are in alignment with the work made here at Tender-Heart Press.
You'll learn all the specifics of laying type, setting up a form with all the type and spacers, running the press, and making color choices.
You’ll leave with a stack of posters you can gift, share or sell. Come quotes you love or original writing.
This class is 12 hours. Two six hour days. The first 4 hours is when most of the instruction, demos, and supported experiential learning happens.
Classes sizes are small, limited to 4 people. The shop is small and full of machinery and things.
Cost per student is $275. This includes up to 50 sheets of paper, ink, and all tools and supplies needed to learn letterpress printing.
Free QT Open Studios
So you took the arduous two day class at Tender-Heart Press, and you want to keep printing?
That’s great!
Sign up here for open studios. Signs ups are limited, because the shop is small.
dates in sign up form
Q: But why is the class 12 hours? Seems excessive.
A: This 6 word poster took 6 hours start to finish.
*Video is time lapsed for your convince.
Open studios are for folks who have taken the two day intro workshop at Tender-Heart Press (or if you have prior comprehensive letterpress experience).
I have two flat bed cylinder presses, limiting sign up to a small group. Ink, solvent, rags use of type and tools is included. Please bring sheets of uncoated 100 lb Cover weight paper for your project, or note on the sign up if you need to buy them from me.
*This offering is free and open to queer and trans folks. Please don’t sign up unless you can attend. Time will be set aside for these events. Two no shows means no future access.