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Custom Workshops
The Print Truck
The truck rolls in, opens up, and becomes a working print shop on-site — no studio required. Using a set of pre-carved blocks, guests pull their own print in minutes and walk away with something made by hand, on the spot. This is high-volume printing: built to move people through quickly without losing the feeling that they made something real.
Good for: expos, festivals, brand activations, farm-to-table events, wine and cider gatherings — anywhere you need a lot of people in and out, and something more memorable than a step-and-repeat.
Requires: outdoor space for the truck and setup (roughly [X ft. x X ft.] — confirm footprint), access to level ground, and a load-in window before doors open.
Format: drop-in, self-paced. No carving, no instruction required — just pull a print.
Live letterpress printing, built for crowds.
Private Group Workshop
For small groups who want to actually learn the craft, not just watch it. We carve, ink, and print together in my studio, working from a block you help design and cut yourself. Everyone leaves with a finished, signed print — and a real sense of how reduction printmaking works.
Good for: birthdays, small celebrations, creative retreats, couples, friend groups.
Group size: Up to 10 people Length: 3–6 hours Includes: materials, instruction, a custom carved block, and take-home prints Format: hands-on, collaborative, unhurried
A slow afternoon at the press.
A full-day program for larger groups.Team Workshop
Built for teams of 20–60. The day opens with a short demonstration — how the press works, what reduction printmaking is, why the block only prints once. From there, the group splits into rotating stations: one at the press itself, others carving, inking, or working a secondary hands-on station (botanical printing, block-hammering) so no one is standing around waiting for a turn. Everyone leaves with a print they made themselves.
Good for: corporate offsites, team-building days, staff retreats.
Group size: 20–60 people Length: full day Includes: rotating stations, a short technique demonstration, hands-on printing for every participant, and a take-home print Staffing: run with an assistant to keep stations moving Note: larger groups run better outdoors or in a large indoor space with room for 2–3 simultaneous stations
What People Are Saying about my Workshops
“I recently took James “Protest Poster” workshop at North Bay Letterpress Arts in Sebastopol, CA.
I was very excited to take the class because I am a big believer, and participant in peaceful, progressive, and organized protest.
In this intensive class I learned not only the historical impact of protest signs in the USA, but also how to produce a coherent and cohesive protest message without “shouting” which I had not realized I had been doing for years.
When we started actually making protest signs I learned the basics of block printing and produced a protest poster I was proud of and actually used the next day a NO KINGS rally.
I encourage you to take James class because one’s voice, and vote, is all you really have and the best catalyst for social change.”
Bart Levine“James is the best teacher and is funny and kind! You can tell he loves what he does and loves sharing it with others! He has a big heart, a lot of knowledge and a great eye for design. The workshop was well-thought out, fun, informative and I feel confident around a printing press now. I liked how James showed us how to use the press and mix colors and then let us try and gave us tips. Loved this workshop”
Gini
“I would recommend taking a class with him to everyone (and I do!) Especially those who are curious about graphic design or design in general. Those who want to try something new in the world of art and design or deepen their understanding about printmaking and also who wants to learn from a very knowledgeable and interesting guy! Thank you James! ”
Former Customer