{"product_id":"intro-to-letterpress-printing-july-19-2026","title":"Intro to Letterpress Printing | July 19, 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAre you interested in something crafty? Something inky? Have you ever been curious about how things were printed before the digital world, when every letter was set by hand and every impression was a small act of care?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThen join us for a letterpress printing workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn this 4.5hr beginner-friendly class, our team of patient, knowledgeable instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of good presswork: inking, impression, and the quiet rhythm of pulling a print by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo experience needed. Just two hands and a little curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 19, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e11:00 AM - 3:30 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePorchlight Press, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LrzXr\"\u003e585 McLean Dr, Vancouver, BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LrzXr\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat you will walk away with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e6 beautiful hand-printed greeting cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e with matching envelopes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA basic understanding of letterpress printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA glimpse into its rich, tactile history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll materials are supplied: \u003c\/strong\u003epaper, vegetable-based inks, use of our Vandercook proofing press. You'll also explore our curated collection of metal and wood type, unique vintage blocks, and you'll have time to design and print a card of your very own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop participants will have access to 20% off all Porchlight Press products during their time in the studio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Vandercook proofing press:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Vandercook proofing press is a specific, highly-regarded type of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecylinder proof press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e made for letterpress printing. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginally designed in 1909, it is a high-precision tool initially built for quality control, which has since become the gold standard for teaching and creating artisanal, small-batch prints. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorchlight Workshop Registration Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation and Refund:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you cancel 7 business days prior to the start of your workshop we will issue you a credit for the full amount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you cancel less than 7 business days before the start of the class you will incur a $50 cancellation fee and have the rest of the amount issued to you as store credit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorchlight Press reserves the right to cancel a class for any reason. You will be notified as soon as possible and will receive a choice of a full refund or store credit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredits: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits are issued in the form of a gift certificate, it can go towards a future workshop, stationaries from our in house line or a custom print job with us. Credits must be used within one year from the date of the cancelled class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions regarding our registration and cancellation policy don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an e-mail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Porchlight Press Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43786967679042,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2137\/4279\/files\/L1027319_9569e11d-3093-4c66-a49c-97c82f146252.jpg?v=1780333682","url":"https:\/\/porchlightpress.com\/products\/intro-to-letterpress-printing-july-19-2026","provider":"Porchlight Press Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}