Our Story
1906 Chandler & Price 8x12 Letterpress
7 x 11 Golding Pearl no 11
B. Grauel & Co. B3
Etching Press
About the Printmaker:
Ashley is the creative mind behind AE Letterpress & Design Studio. Her shared enthusiasm for art and history has led her to seamlessly integrate these passions into the art of printmaking. Over the past decade, she has devoted herself to collecting and meticulously restoring presses, cultivating a vibrant and dynamic printmaking environment along the way.
The studio is a haven for enthusiasts and novices alike, serving as a public-access letterpress and printmaking workspace. Ash's commitment to nurturing creativity is evident in their hosting of comprehensive workshops and classes. Catering to a diverse array of projects and students, both personal and commercial, they consistently impart invaluable knowledge and skills to all who walk through their studio doors.
About the Press:
The 1906 C&P 8 X 12 was purchased from a letterpress shop in Santa Cruz, CA. This is become our work horse for all our larger runs.
Our Golding Pearl no 11, Built in 1902, this press purchased in Richmond, CA from a poet who had it in a garage and was in a pretty rough state. It wasn’t being used and a restoration was needed… parts have been hard to find but we consider it a responsibility to put her back together again. It now runs smoothly.
Our smallest addition is a tabletop platen press .. fun for demos and smaller print pieces.
And last but not least we have just acquired an Ettan etching press which will allow us to work with larger format prints.
Kind Words:
“Ashley has an impressive background in design and is a pro at guiding you through the creative process. She’s has also been super patient and helpful with my indecisive design tendencies. ”
“I love their workshops! Ashley was very responsible, patient and helpful to guide me through everything I needed to know about letterpress. And I finished some beautiful art projects in my second workshop session, before which I knew nothing about letterpress. It was a great learning experience at AE’s. I’m looking forward to work with them again.”