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Letterpress Broadsides for Writers Workshop
Join us for an engaging workshop, Letterpress Broadsides for Writers, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to create a printed poster featuring one of your favorite poems or passages. Utilizing a vintage Vandercook proof press, you will learn the art of handsetting metal moveable type and experience the rich tradition of letterpress printing.
CLASS DETAILS
Enrollment Open!
Day:
Wednesdays
Time:
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Dates:
September 2, 9, & 16
Instructor:
Mika Fowler
$135 for members | $145 for non-members
Tuition:
Location:
Mika Fowler Letterpress Studio, Studios of LeMoyne (417 E. Call St.)
Supplies:
All materials included
Meet the Instructor
Mika Fowler
Mika Fowler is a printmaker and photographer based in Tallahassee, Florida, known for his unique approach to letterpress printing and a deep passion for visual arts. He runs Sangha Press, a letterpress printing business.
Fowler employs a 1947 Vandercook 219 Proof Press in his printmaking practice. His work typically consists of hand-set designs printed on high-quality archival paper utilizing vintage metal and wood type, creating editions and unique pieces.
Fowler’s photography has been internationally published and exhibited since the 1980’s, reflecting a rich engagement with the medium.
Collaboration and Workshops
Fowler operates a “closed shop”, meaning he does not focus on retail products like wedding invitations. However, he is open to collaborations with designers or other creatives and offers private letterpress workshops by appointment, promoting hands-on learning experiences in the arts.
Mika Fowler’s work exemplifies a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic practices, making him a notable figure in Tallahassee’s vibrant arts community. Whether through his striking prints or evocative photographs, he continues to inspire creativity and collaboration within the local arts scene.
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