Heidelberg I

HEIDELBERG PLATEN I (limited places)

You've heard about the Heidelberg Platen and would like a gentler introduction rather than our intensive 2-day Masterclass? You want to understand the possibilities of a high end letterpress machine? This class is part one of our famous Masterclass. http://www.theprintingmuseum.org.nz/assets/thjun18lr.pdf

If the Victoria Art Platen is the king of presses, then the prince is surely the Heidelberg Tiegel or Platen. In the US they call it the Windmill. One of the finest commercial presses ever made, there are still many around in New Zealand often at very affordable prices (the museum sometimes has some available for sale) when compared with overseas. Perfect for high quality, semi-professional production such as cards, invitations etc., with deep impression.

This workshop will be led by Graham Judd of Inkiana Press, formerly GTO Printers. Graham is a highly experienced, qualified letterpress machinist. and one of the top letterpress educators in the country with regular assignments abroad. https://www.inkianapress.co.nz

Topics will be selected from: maintenance and lubrication, makeready, mastering registration, inking, impression, paper handling, creasing, and diecutting. Many of the techniques demonstrated are valid for all advanced letterpress printing and platen presses. A range of printing exercises will be undertaken including business and greeting cards using both type and photopolymer plates. Participants will be able to supply their own business card designs which will be printed from photopolymer plates during the workshop.

Venue: WCBA, Wellington Centre for Book Arts, Woolstore Building, 262 Thorndon Quay, Wellington

Time: 9.30am-4pm Sat 10th October, 2025 2024.

Cost: $160 (less 10% for members). Places are limited to 6 and can only be confirmed by payment.

Enrolments to: info@theprintingmuseum.org.nz