High School and Middle School students started a two day introductory workshop on printmaking and letterpress at the Red Onion Press this week. The classes include a background to the history of letterpress, going back to Gutenberg and a demonstration of printing terms and concepts using movable type and tools. Students also got a chance to view the Red Onion's 100 year old presses in operation. Next week during the second half of the workshop, each student will trace a drawing and prepare a plate that he or she will print on the shop's flatbed press. Contact the Red Onion Press if your school or group would like to schedule a printmaking workshop. Call (770) 676-4156 or email at redonionshop@gmail.com