Make+Take: Rainbow Words

Make+Take: Rainbow Words is a beginner-friendly letterpress workshop at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. Participants will choose a word, learn basic typesetting with the center’s oldest wood type, and print a small edition of mini posters on the studio’s Vandercook presses. Each press will be inked with a different rainbow gradient, and the workshop concludes with a group press-cleaning session.

Led by graphic designer and letterpress artist Hannah Wang, the class is designed for people with no prior experience. Registration includes all materials, and participants are encouraged to bring a favorite word or two as inspiration for their prints.

When: December 2

Showtimes: 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Venue: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

Tickets: $46

Registration deadline: November 25, 2026

Level: Beginner; no previous experience is required.

Activity: Participants will set their chosen words in wood type, print them on the Vandercook presses using rainbow-gradient inks, and help clean the presses afterward.

Materials: All workshop materials are included. Participants may optionally bring an apron or wear clothes that can get inky, along with a notepad and pencil for taking notes.

What to bring: A favorite word or two to consider for the prints is recommended but optional.

Safety note: Short sleeves, closed-toe shoes, and tied-back long hair are recommended.

Instructor: Hannah Wang is a graphic designer who began pursuing letterpress after taking her first class at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in 2023. She enjoys combining physical type into artwork and creating meaningful messages, and continues to develop her craft while introducing others to letterpress.

Photo credit: Elisabeth Boerwinkel.