How I Got Involved in Letterpress Printing: I was in a graduate
program for writing when I saw a class listing for "Poetics of the Page" - a beginning letterpress class. I thought it would be a
nice way to work with my poems and another "craft" to notch in my belt. Nice? Craft? I fell in LOVE with the work – the mess, the
ink, the mechanics, the detail, and most importantly, the beauty of the well-done run – and I now consider it an extension of my writing
process. Which leads me to the purchase of...
Presses & Equipment: I have a C&P Pilot at home and work on a Vandercook
219 in the studio. I've used a variety of other small platens (Kelsey, Sigwalt and Chicago), and have limited experience with a C&P
jobber (not sure of the model).
Work History: I am a hobbyist. I do work for myself and for friends.
Education: MFA, Poetics,
BA English. No printing or book art degree (yet).
Other Interests/Hobbies: Dance, Hiking, Painting
Group Memberships, if
any: None
Email Address: lasirenavs@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Birth Date or Birth Year: November 21
