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Table top Adana Letterpress machine with draw of metal type

Adana Press: Desktop Letterpress

Duration: Two-week evening course
Dates: Thu 9 Apr 18:00 - Thu 16 Apr 2026 20:30
Location: Print Studio

Give letterpress a try with an easy-to-use table top press. 

Adana Letterpress Machines revolutionised letterpress and moveable type and have been used for printing by professionals and hobbyists for over 100 years. This class is perfect for anyone wanting to learn some simple desktop publishing. 

Table top Adana Letterpress machine with draw of metal type
Photo by Erika Stevenson
Drawer of letterpress letters with DCA letters sitting on top
Photo by Erika Stevenson

Print Studio Terms & Conditions

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Need to know

  • What to bring

We provide everything you'll need, just bring yourself. You are welcome to bring along any inspiration, images or sketchbooks 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.

Scott hudson teaching in DCA Print Studio

Scott Hudson

Scott Hudson is an Artist and Printmaker who practices in multiple printmaking mediums. He works as a Print Studio Coordinator at DCA as well as coordinating Dundee Print Collective, State of Print and Print Festival Scotland

DCA Print Studio is supported by Garfield Weston Foundation

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