2026 Letterpress Workshops

These workshops are intended to do two things:
1. Encourage activism and creativity, with words. One sentence at a time.
2. Offer the community access to the means of production.

Rick Griffith is the lead letterpress teacher; he is generally assisted by Rafael, Aaron, David, Nick, and Curtis. The workshops are taught by a constellation of these 5 well-trained people. Whoever is available will teach the course. Everyone is not always present.
Everyone teaching or assisting in the printshop is a volunteer; kindness and compliments will be accepted and expected.

This workshop is an introduction to letterpress printing. More complex projects may require a private workshop.

PRICING & MATERIALS
We are honored to share our expertise and equipment with you…and we also are working hard to keep our doors open. Please join us and consider the value of the opportunity, and compensate us by paying what you can afford.

If you need a scholarship, email your request to events@morematter.com
Let's get you some more skills!!!

White paper is included in the workshop (any size)
Colored paper costs $1 per sheet (any size, cash, venmo)
Specialty paper or backgrounds are available at various prices. Please ask. (cash, venmo)

You can also support us by buying Rick's prints, our community prints, and used books.

SCHEDULE & ATTENDANCE NEEDS
Please arrive on time. We will be doing introductions at 10:10 promptly.
Please bring a lunch or provide for your nutritional requirements. We have a fridge.
We have cold filtered water, bubbly water, and we can find a tea bag and hot water if you need that.
Our space is accessible; however, we may need time to make arrangements for the comfort of all of our guests. Please let us know in advance if any arrangements should be made. We are happy to work with you.
Each Workshop is open to 6-10 people; occasionally, 11.
There will be between 2-4 attendants for your workshop. Their job is to ensure your safety and enjoyment.

Prints usually need 24-48 hours to dry. If you can—come and pick them up the following day or later by visiting the bookstore.

Let's go Letterpress Printing!

AVAILABLE WORKSHOP DATES
September 12 // 10:00am-4:00pm // Full-day workshop – COMPLETED
September 20 // 1:00-5:00pm // Half-day workshop – SOLD OUT!
October 3 // 10:00am-4:00pm // Full-day workshop
October 17 // 1:00pm-5:00pm // Half-day workshop
November 14 // 10:00am-4:00pm // Full-day workshop
December 5 // 10:00am-4:00pm // Full-day workshop (6 people max)

ACCESSIBILITY

Parking: Metered street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.

Entrance Access: The front door to our print shop is only acessible by a raised sidewalk with 5 steps up. We have a rear garage entrance that can be accessed by those with wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Please provide us with a heads up if you have any accessiblilty needs by emailing: events@morematter.com

Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.

Communication: All staff on site speak English. There will be one Spanish-speaking staff member. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.

Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.

Refund Policy: Refund requests made before 24 hours of the workshop can be refunded as a one-time credit for a workshop of equal or less value at a later date. Refund requests within 24 hours will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Questions or Requests: Please contact us at events@morematter.com with any accessibility needs or questions.