April 2015
Beginner Draw and Sketch
This class will give you the skills and tools you need for expressive observational drawing (even if you’ve never drawn before!).
Find out more »Bookbinding: Coptic
Coptic binding is an ancient bookbinding method in which folded sections of paper are sewn together between rigid covers to create a decorative chain stitch across the exposed spine. This is an ideal method for binding albums and sketchbooks, as the book can be laid open entirely flat.
Find out more »May 2015
Screen Printing: Tote bags
In this class, you will learn how to expose an image onto a silkscreen using photo sensitive emulsion, and print and take home three tote bags with your single colour screen print.
Find out more »Stamp Making
In this fun 2-hour workshop, students will carve and print their own rubber stamp designs. You will learn how to carve a soft linoleum block, make a few test prints of your finished stamp, and then print your unique stamp design on a small set of cards and envelopes. The stamp is reusable, so you can take it home and use it with block printing ink or stamp pads to decorate up everything in your life! All materials are provided,…
Find out more »Bookbinding: Hardcover stab binding (2-week class)
Stab binding is one of the simplest and earliest forms of bookbinding, using single sheets in which holes are stabbed or drilled and sewn on the outside using a variety of traditional stitch patterns.
In this follow-up to the softcover stab binding class, you will learn how to make a hard cover version of this traditional binding. You can take this class without having taken the softcover class first.
Find out more »Sew a Summer Skirt (3-week class)
Celebrate the return of warm weather with an new fun, flirty skirt that will be a complete reflection of your unique style. We will cover techniques such as following a pattern, making pockets, and installing a zipper.
Find out more »Letterpress Cards (2-week class)
In this hands-on introductory class you will learn the basics of setting type and designing your own unique cards using wood and metal type and letterpress ornaments.
Find out more »Intermediate Knitting Project: Socks! (3 weeks)
In this class, designed for the beginning-to-intermediate knitter, you will learn all of the techniques you'll need to knit yourself a comfortable and well-fitted pair of socks. Students should be familiar with the knit and purl stitches and some basic decreases, and we'll show you the rest. Some experience working at small gauges is an asset, but not necessary. This class runs for three weeks on Thursday nights, May 14, 21, and 28, from 7:30 to 9:30pm. You will receive…
Find out more »2-Colour Screenprint (2-week class)
In this class you will learn the basics of how to create a two-colour silkscreen print on paper. We will cover: making positives or transparencies, exposing images on a screen, how to register (line up) your printing, and pulling prints.
Find out more »June 2015
Calligraphy (3-week class)
Guest instructor Peter Olsen brings his comprehensive overview of basic calligraphy skills to Levigator Press in this fun class. Over the course of three weeks you will learn the basics of handling a calligraphy pen and practice a variety of letter styles including Upper and Lower Gothic, Book Hand, and Chancery Cursive. We will also touch briefly on methods of manuscript illumination.
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