[Written: April 2006]
How I Got Involved in Letterpress Printing: Working with David Sander in wood
engraving, eventually opened the door to the larger world of letterpress printing.
Presses & Equipment: Seroglia and Challenge
repro presses, a Gordon Old-Style platen, and a Rouze Handpress. I've also a number of old engraver's ruling machines. I've an extensive
collection of wood engraved prints, printing cuts and engraving equipmment.
Work History: I've been an Art teacher for 36 years,
(and still teach part-time). I also do workshops in wood engraving.
Education: Masters degree in Art Education, Eastern Michigan
University.
Other Interests/Hobbies: Living in a rural area, enjoying nature, drawing, walking, folk music and accumulating junk. Group
Memberships, if any: APA #622 and a group called the Wood Engravers' Network. It has been going for twelve years now, with engraving
print exchanges and summer workshops. It has about 175 members, worldwide.
www.woodengraversnet.org
Email Address: jimhorton@sbcglobal.net
Website:
Birth
Date or Birth Year: December 6, 1947.
