Breakfast Epiphany with Richard Rose

Don't miss our season's final Breakfast Epiphany with letterpress expert and educator Richard Rose. We are making this event extra special by offering the option of participating in an exclusive hands-on printing workshop or touring Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library immediately following the discussion.

Here’s how the morning will unfold:

First, join us at the Woodland Street Café for a rousing conversation over breakfast as we explore regaining what’s lost in creation and building lasting connections through the art of letterpress. Our letterpress expert Richard Rose will bring along some fine and rare examples of the art of printmaking for us to experience up close. If you have printed items you covet, we’d love for you to share them as well.

After breakfast, we’ll split into two groups:

Group 1: 6 attendees who have registered for the letterpress workshop will take a tour of the College Press on York Street. Then, you’ll get to set type using Richard’s collection of antique letters while working together to print your very own commemorative poster with content inspired by the morning’s discussion. Paper for this workshop has been graciously donated by our friends at Mohawk Paper.

Group 2: the remaining attendees will explore the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, home to a rare 1454 Gutenberg Bible and Modern works collected from around the world.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011 / 7:30 - 10:30 AM

Breakfast location:

Woodland Coffee & Tea

1044 Chapel Street

New Haven, Connecticut 06520

(both the press and the library are within walking distance of the café)

AIGA MEMBERS:

$50 breakfast and participate in letterpress workshop

$20 breakfast and visit the Beinecke Library

GUESTS:

$85 breakfast and participate in letterpress workshop

$35 breakfast and visit the Beinecke Library

The number of attendees to participate in the workshop is limited to six people.

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About Richard Rose

Richard Rose attended the North Carolina School of the Arts, Pratt Institute, and the University of California, Berkeley. He has taught at a variety of schools & programs, including the Universities of Oregon, South Carolina, and SUNY Purchase. He has operated a private press in New Haven since 2004, and regularly conducts an undergraduate seminar in printing and the art of the book at Yale. He also teaches history of illustration at Lyme Academy College of Art.

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Thank you to the early-risers who have made this series a great success. We are excited to continue this program next season with another inspiring group of thought leaders.

The AIGA Connecticut Breakfast Epiphany Series

is an open, intimate conversation with a thought leader and 10 new friends. Topics are designed to traverse the borders of business, creative and nonprofit communities for eye opening and unexpected discussions. With a creative or industry professional leading the way, these mini-events are hosted throughout the state and cap at a maximum of 10 guests. This is not a lecture series. This is an opportunity to start your day with inspiration and good conversation.

When & Where

Thu, Jun 16, 2011 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Woodland Coffee & Tea

1044 Chapel Street

New Haven, CT 06520