On Saturday, November 16th, PCS members and friends are invited to gather at Second Street Press in the Crane Arts Building 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia for a private tour and demonstration by PCS member and resident typographer, Brian Allen.
Brian will explain the historical processes of setting metal type, stone lithography and etching.
Founded in 2010, Second State Press is a nonprofit community printmaking studio whose mission is to foster the development of ideas and innovation in printmaking by providing their neighborhood with a professional, affordable, and supportive workspace.
SSP advances the growth of a sustainable printmaking community by offering professional facilities through membership, affordable communal workspace for emerging and mid-career artists, community arts programming and professional development opportunities.
SSP believes in the power of printmaking and the ability to affect change through art.
A suggested donation of $15 per person is asked for at the time of the tour.
Afterwards we plan to walk over to the nearby Clay Studio to see their exhibition.
Founded in 2010 and located in tSecond State Press is a nonprofit 501(c)3 community printmaking whose mission is to foster the development of ideas and innovation in printmaking by providing our neighborhood with a professional, affordable, and supportive workspace.
SSP advances the growth of a sustainable printmaking community by offering professional facilities through membership, affordable communal workspace for emerging and mid-career artists, community arts programming and professional development opportunities.
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