Guided by letterpress artist Loraine Wong, discover the Chinese and English movable type from our collection! This hands-on workshop invites you to freely compose diverse fonts and imagery into striking bilingual layouts. From left-to-right flows ⥂⥃ to vertical and horizontal layouts ⇈⇊, the composition is entirely in your hands.

Your journey begins with the foundational principles of movable type. You will learn to select and arrange characters and alphabets, create your unique image using photopolymer plates, and bring your vision to life on an authentic Adana printing machine. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned print enthusiasts, this experience offers a tangible connection to the enduring charm of letterpress printing!

Workshop highlights

⟢ Learn the basics of letterpress printing and understand the differences between Chinese and English typesetting systems
⟢ Use Chinese and English movable type to typeset your design
⟢ Create your own design with a photopolymer plate and finish a text-and-image work

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⤵ About the Tutor

Loraine Wong, the Senior Programme Manager at Print Art Contemporary, graduated with a Master’s degree in Creative and Cultural Enterprises from Goldsmiths, University of London. She also majored in Visual Communication at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Loraine is one of the few new-generation letterpress artists and typesetters in Hong Kong. She learned letterpress printing from local pressman Lam On, while dedicating herself to the preservation and promotion of letterpress, which is recognised locally as intangible cultural heritage. She explores the possibilities of combining centuries-old printing techniques with contemporary design, hoping to breathe new life into the art of letterpress.

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