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Masterclass: Illuminate a Page with Letterpress

Duration: Three-day course
Dates: Fri 27 Mar 10:30 - Sun 29 Mar 2026 17:30
Location: Print Studio

Join us for this three-day masterclass and design and print your own illuminating page.

In this brand new class you will learn how to create a page of words and images by combining the crafts of Wood Engraving, Letterpress and decorative borders. Join Master printer Beth Robertson on this journey of moveable type, decorative borders and hand printed illustration. 

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Need to know

  • What to bring

All materials will be provided but please bring along some ideas, reference images and text to work from.

 

  • What to wear

We'll provide aprons and gloves but recommend wearing old clothes as printmaking can be messy. Please note that open-toed footwear and sandals are not allowed.

 

  • Food & drinks

A sealed water flask or drinking vessel is permitted but other food and drinks are not allowed in the studio.

Meet your tutor

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Beth Robertson

Beth Robertson is a Scottish artist specialising in wood engraving. She creates limited edition prints on her 19th century printing press as well as working as a sessional artist, teaching printmaking skills at DCA.
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Make the most of your visit to DCA with additional special offers:

  • 90 days free print studio registration following the completion of the course
  • More to be announced

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