Name: Letterpress printing with vintage type
Price: 60 GBP
Availability: InStock

Edinburgh

On this fun workshop you will revive a traditional skill by learning how to set metal or wooden type to create a set of bespoke greetings cards featuring a personalised message.
In this workshop you&rsquo;ll learn to set your greeting in metal type and use seasonal decorations to print a pack of up to 50 greetings cards, perfect for sending to all your friends and family. You&rsquo;ll print your cards on one of out vintage Adana tabletop printing presses. You can also choose to add from a range of Christmas themed notions and create paper inserts for your cards.
More information&nbsp;
The Arienas Collective private classes are run from our supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh&rsquo;s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.
All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, along with light refreshments.&nbsp;
Private classes can be themed to suit the occasion, such as a special birthday, hen do, or family celebration. Just let us know when booking and we can discuss the options, including any additional charge, with you in advance.
On full day classes you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, caf&eacute;s, supermarkets and restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. We can also provide a buffet style lunch for you if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access. The workshop space is in our home which is&nbsp;not&nbsp;nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.
Bringing the class to you
If you already have a venue in mind, or have a larger group size than we can cater for here, then get in touch to check if your preferred class can be brought to you.
Work events
Most of our private classes are also available to book for staff team building and well-being purposes, or as creative treats for your customers. You can find out more here.
Age restrictions
Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

On this fun workshop you will revive a traditional skill by learning how to set metal or wooden type to create a set of bespoke greetings cards featuring a personalised message.
In this workshop you’ll learn to set your greeting in metal type and use seasonal decorations to print a pack of up to 50 greetings cards, perfect for sending to all your friends and family. You’ll print your cards on one of out vintage Adana tabletop printing presses. You can also choose to add from a range of Christmas themed notions and create paper inserts for your cards.
More information 
The Arienas Collective private classes are run from our supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh’s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.
All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, along with light refreshments. 
Private classes can be themed to suit the occasion, such as a special birthday, hen do, or family celebration. Just let us know when booking and we can discuss the options, including any additional charge, with you in advance.
On full day classes you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Alternatively, there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, cafés, supermarkets and restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. We can also provide a buffet style lunch for you if you prefer.
PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access. The workshop space is in our home which is not nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.
Bringing the class to you
If you already have a venue in mind, or have a larger group size than we can cater for here, then get in touch to check if your preferred class can be brought to you.
Work events
Most of our private classes are also available to book for staff team building and well-being purposes, or as creative treats for your customers. You can find out more here.
Age restrictions
Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

The Arienas Collective

Revive a traditional skill learning how to set metal or wooden type to create a set of bespoke cards with printmaker Lou Davis in this private class at The Arienas Collective in Edinburgh City Centre

Print your own letterpress greetings cards using a vintage letterpress 

Private class for up to 10 people including 1 free space

Private class for up to 10 people

In this workshop you&rsquo;ll learn all about printing with traditional materials, in the same way that books and newspapers were originally printed with vintage metal and wood type.&nbsp;

Choose to make greetings cards, postcards or bookmarks with your own personalised message. You may want to bring along a short quote or sentiment, a sentence is perfect, but we&rsquo;ll have plenty of ideas on hand to inspire you too.

You&rsquo;ll set your chosen metal type and print it on one of our Adana tabletop presses. These portable machines are perfect for the hobby printer and a great way to get started in letterpress printing. We&rsquo;ll show you the basics of how to set the press up for printing, how to register your print perfectly and how to clean everything down at the end of the session.&nbsp;

There will also be chance to play with some of our wooden type and coloured inks to print initials and short words.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; box-sizing: border-box;">
More information&nbsp;
The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh&rsquo;s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.
Spaces on our workshops and courses are limited so that our creative team of artists and makers can offer you the hands-on help and support you need to make the most of your time with us.&nbsp;
All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, plus light refreshments (a selection of Shibui teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and sweet or savoury snacks). On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out; or there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, caf&eacute;s, and restaurants, plus supermarkets, within a 5-10 minute walk.
PLEASE NOTE: Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access. The workshop space is in our home which is&nbsp;not&nbsp;nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.
Private classes
Most of our workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and as in-store retail events. For larger groups, many of our workshops can be brought to a location of your choice. Please email Lynn or phone 07732 901150 for more information.
Age restrictions
Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

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