Betterpress offers a printmaking and collage workshop for children, teens, and young people aged 8 to 99.
Children aged 5 to 7 may participate if accompanied by an adult.
At the beginning of the workshop, participants will be given a simple introduction to how letters of the alphabet are printed using original wooden movable type and a letterpress printing press. Children will be actively involved in choosing colors, manually inking the type, and printing.
Once printed, the letters will be cut out and become truly “movable” again. From simple marks, they can transform into figures, characters, animals, landscapes, or portraits. Each child will be invited to create their own Typo—a character of their own invention composed of letters, numbers, and glyphs.
Letters are always arranged in sequence to form words. But what happens when we set them free?
Through printing, cutting, composition, and collage, we will explore the transition from sign to image, playing with forms and meanings and bringing unique and unexpected characters to life.
At the end of the workshop, those who wish may present their Typo to the group and share their work.
Led by Francesca Colonia and Giulia Nicolai from Betterpress.
Timetable 11:00 – 11:45 12:00 – 12:45 15:00 – 15:45 16:00 – 16:45 17:00 – 17:45
Typographic materials: wooden movable type, letterpress printing press, rollers, spatulas, and water-based inks (Safe Wash). Paper, cardboard, scissors, and glue. All materials are provided by Betterpress.
To participate, it is necessary to fill out the registration form available at this link: https://forms.gle/B1yRsweydvrAuskBA
Completion of the form is required to confirm registration.
