April 5 2020

Max 6. People, 10.30 to 16.30, 90 euro

This one day workshop focuses on black and white images and begins with experimental drawing and mark making using a variety of tools and materials. The drawings are developed into designs suitable for carving into birch plywood blocks. The carved woodblocks are then printed onto a variety of papers, producing a series of black and white prints 11 x 15 cm. Mokuhanga is an environmentally friendly ancient Japanese technique using water based inks and hand burnishing (no need for a printing press) making this an accessible method to continue at home. Suitable for complete beginners or those with some previous experience.

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Drawing, Design and Mokuhanga (Japanese Woodblock Printmaking) with Debra Bowden

19 April 2020

Max 6. People, 10.30 to 16.30, 90 euro

Ever wondered how to make a book? In this day-long workshop, participants will create a variety of folded books – no stitching required! Starting with the concertina book, we will build up on this binding to create unique books including a Japanese accordion book, a blizzard book and much more. The objective of this course is to explore the potential of basic book structures, building up on them to create unexpected books. No experience needed!

Participants will also gain knowledge of how to use basic book binding tools and the principals of bookbinding including grain direction, gluing and folding tips.

Participants are encouraged to bring along any ideas or decorative paper that they would like to incorporate into their books.

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Bookbinding 101 with Éilís Murphy

Sunday 26 April 2020

Max 6. People, 10.30 to 16.30, 90 euro

This workshop will introduce participants to letterpress printing, specifically using the popular tabletop press, the Adana 8×5. After an introduction to the type case and instruction on how to set type, each participant will set their own business card or similar sized piece. The day will also include a demonstration of the Peerless treadle platen press.

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Introduction to Letterpress on the Adana with Mary Plunkett

14.00 – 16.00, Free Admission

Join the Museum’s Print Ambassadors for an interactive and engaging afternoon of live demonstrations of the collection and tales from letterpress printing past. This special inter-generational event is suitable for all ages and there will be exciting opportunities for all to participate.

Sunday 17 May 2020

Max. 12 People, 10.30 to 15.30, 75 euro

Learn the techniques of Modern Calligraphy in this one day workshop with calligrapher Sarah O’Dea. You will begin the session by learning how to use your pen holder and nib and learning what materials work best. Then we will get working on exercises to practice making shapes and strokes, and then move on to letter forms. There will be plenty of time to practice and one-to-one help. Following the workshop you can take your calligraphy materials home and continue to practice!

This class is ideal for beginners, however if you have attended  workshops in the past, this will also be an opportunity for further development of your calligraphy and to experiment with different tools and materials.

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Modern Calligraphy with Sarah O’Dea

Sunday 17 May 2020

Max 6. People, 10.30 to 16.30, 90 euro

This workshop will focus on hand-inking and printing large wooden type, using the collection held in the museum as well as type from OSA’s own collection. During the workshop participants will design and print a letterpress poster. We will use the Vandercook proofing press, but all inking will be done by hand… think big type, short words and bold colours.

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Experiments in Wood Type: Hand Inking with Dave Darcy (One Strong Arm)

Sunday 24 May 2020

Max 6. People, 10.30 to 16.30, 90 euro

This workshop will introduce participants to the techniques of relief printmaking using the lino block (creating the woodcut will also be discussed). Over the day transferring the image to the block, use of tools, inking up, printing on the press and by hand will be demonstrated. Individual tuition will follow as students go on to produce their own plates. Blind Embossing, will also be discussed  & demonstrated and participants will be encouraged to incorporate this into their work. This class is suitable for beginners, teachers and students interested in this method of printing for the leaving certificate. All materials are provided.

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Introduction to Linocut Printmaking with Caroline Byrne