Open studio! Come check out the new upgrades to the shop!Outdated Press is now in the Dogs & Stars studio - massive upgrade for me! New press - Vandercook 4 and lots of new wood type to tinker with!Saturday, Sept 23 - 10am-5pm Free and open to all. We're part of the Laugh Art Tour so make a day of it and visit us and 25+ other artists in Old Town! More info on LAUGH:https://laughevent.org/https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughevent

I'm working on an art tour with a good friend, neighbor and fellow artist!We're looking for artists to join the tour but also just want you to save the date for the upcoming tour. It's free to attend and we have well over a dozen artists on the tour already!09.24.22MORE INFO HERE!

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NEW! ONLINE (ZOOM) ON DEMAND PRIVATE WORKSHOPS & CONSULTING$50.00 per hour for an individual lesson or consulting. (Add more participants for a group rate. Contact for details.)Dogs & Stars is now offering introduction to letterpress workshops, guides and lessons. These can be tailored to any individual or group need.Examples: Intro to the Heidelberg Windmill Intro to hand fed platen press (Golding, C&P) Intro to printing on a tabletop Kelsey Getting started with proof presses Typesetting Intro to designing for polymer plate printing using Adobe Illustrator What to look for when buying a press Type of letterpress machines (Platen, proof press,...

Greeting Cards Saturday, Nov, 13 • 10am-4pm Taught by Greg Robl and Julia Seko Price: $110 member / $120 non-member ​SIGN UP HERE BAL board members Greg and Julia once again offer a class in creative letterpress, taking the greeting card to new levels. Students both in the beginning stages of learning letterpress plus those with more experience will enjoy this playful but exciting departure from traditional card printing. The class will print cards on Crane Lettra, a cardstock that works well for letterpress. Participants will have an option to print some cards that are debossed (blind stamped) with a...

As a Book Arts League board member I'd like present a really good fundraiser we are doing right now!JOIN NOW!____________2021 MEMBERSHIP FUNDRAISER Announcing a special membership package for everyone who signs up for a 2-year membership with the Book Arts League (while supplies last!).With your $75 membership you will receive this beautiful antique letterpress-themed, heavy-duty canvas bag with goodies and treats inside! Items may include previous BAL ephemera, t-shirts, stickers and even some chocolate... ​We are working to increase opportunities for members that will protect them in this time of pandemic, but also provide chances to use the facilities at...

The printing blues I have felt for almost a year didn't take hold right as the pandemic hit. Rather it was like a slow burn. When things 'got crazy' many lives and occupations shifted, we altered or obliterated as people knew them.I wasn't afforded with a ton of extra time or anything like many people were in the beginning of the pandemic. And this isn't a complaint - it's a comparison. I'm grateful I was able to keep my job and resume a life that was not incredibly different than pre-pandemic times.But the grind of the the daily hum drum...

This is my first press in which I could print commercial-grade work. It was manufactured around 1923 or 1924, but the records are very sparse and letterpress historians are few and far between to confirm the history of smaller companies like Golding. More widely known for platen presses is the Chandler and Price company and also, Heidelberg.To get the best approximation I contacted Steve Sax and this was his reply:I got out the original serial number log book to check. It turns out that the last entry for the Jobber 7 is 3763, with a date around 1917 or 1918....

One handmade art deserves another. I'm very happy with the way these turned out and love the change to get to print for another person specializing in handcrafted goods!Design: mcgrathandmckenna.com

Just wrapped up printing some duplexed biz cards for f_u_z_z - a long-time friend, retired pro skater, turned amazing photographer! Super happy working with friends on projects that are way more fun than work. We used gmundpaper Sun Glow for the Rio Grande color vibe along with Gmund Ebony for the back. Also very helpful Jeremy is a photographer so I got to use some legit shots and not my own for a change.  Go check out f_u_z_z for some excellent train and nature photography!

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Based on traditional catchword styles these modern variations were designed by Hoefler & Co. and laser cut by Hamilton Wood Type Museum. WTF • STFU • GTFO • FML - 4 cards for $10 - SALE!ORDER HERE!Cards are all blank inside and are 4.25" x 5.5" size and come with an envelope (obvs, right?) and sealed in cello to protect the card during travel. Printed on a 1924 press one at a time. Free shipping and orders will process and ship same or next day depending on order time with First Class delivery. Free stickers in every order! And satisfaction...

Hello!Thanks for stopping by! As you know all too well now, there isn't one person or business who is not affected by Covid19. And there's no shortage of information overload. In fact, if you are reading this, I feel like I have won — albeit, a small win. So many people are vying for your attention and for all of us to pitch in and help the many of us who are taking a hit.Letterpress is not likely considered essential. But connecting with people is. I'd like to see if greeting cards would help bridge that gap a little. You...