Staunton Recreation & Parks Summer 2014 Brochure | Page 9

Charles Walker of Print Good Press in his print shop in Fairfield, VA.

Introduction to Letterpress Printing:
Vandercook No. 1 Proof Press and Kelsey
Excelsior
In these, hands on workshops, you will learn the basics
of letter press printing on a Vandercook No. 1 Proof Press
and a Kelsey Excelsior that are nearly 100 years old.
Charles Walker of Print Good Press will go over the
operation of the press and how to print from metal type,
wood type, photo polymer plates, and hand cut linoleum
blocks. Supplies will be on hand for you to experiment in
printing. If you have your own press you are encouraged
to bring it. Ages 14+. #5021 Kelsey Excelsior GHPGC,
6pm-8pm on May 8. Register by: May 2. #5022 Vandercook No. 1 Proof Press GHPGC, 6:30pm-8:30pm on June
26. Register by: June 20. Price: $35.

Hand Dipping Candles

Learn how to do this age old craft using minimal equipment, and various waxes. The technique is simple, and the
results beautiful. Instructor: DeDe Stroup. #5023 MHPA,
6pm-8:30pm on July 15. Price: $26. Register by: July 8.

Intro to Calligraphy

Explore the art of beautiful writing with a master calligrapher as your guide. In this class, students will discover the
many ways calligraphy can be used as well as the wide
range of styles, and will get to try their hand at some of
them. The workshop will be an inquirer’s class - no
previous experi