{"product_id":"260222p-22nd-february-2026-letterpress-taster-afternoon","title":"260222p|22nd February 2026|Letterpress Taster Afternoon","description":"\u003ctable class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeicester Print Workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"time\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunday 22nd February 2026\u003cbr\u003e2.00pm - 5.00pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExperience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.leicesterprintworkshop.com\/studio\/artists\/theo_miller\/\"\u003eTheo Miller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend the afternoon working with letterpress, metal type and printing with our Proofing Presses. You will be learning the basics of letterpress - how to print, set your own type and get started in this fascinating and engaging print technique. You will learn letterpress from the ground up, whether you are a complete beginner or in need of a refresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction into the letterpress area and location of both lead and wood type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and safety in Letterpress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate how to set lead type using composing stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate how to take lines of type off the composing stick ready to take a proof print on the galley press. Packing explained\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents to print using both the galley press \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean up and evaluations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheo Miller is a visual artist and printmaker, born in Leicester. He gained a first class degree in Fine Art from De Montfort University in 2014. Miller is currently living and working in Leicester as an Artist and also as a Technician for De Montfort University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBookings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can book online here by credit \/ debit card or Paypal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelephone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). Call us on 0116 251 4174.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn person:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCall in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) \u003c\/span\u003eto book and pay by card, cash or cheque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-course information:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. Interested in joining LPW as a member?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.leicesterprintworkshop.com\/studio\/how_to_use_the_studio\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for more information.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leicester Print Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56284934734207,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1236\/6756\/files\/thumbnail_Image_a85810f8-2a94-43d1-8028-092e7dbe9221.jpg?v=1701432275","url":"https:\/\/checkout.leicesterprintworkshop.com\/products\/260222p-22nd-february-2026-letterpress-taster-afternoon","provider":"Leicester Print Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}