Hudson U is like school … without the exams!

Beginning in 1983 as a single "Printing 101" workshop, the Hudson U Seminar Series has evolved into a wide-ranging, graphic arts education program. In fact, TechTrends, published by the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL), ran a feature article about Hudson U, calling it “a comprehensive and multifaceted client education outreach program”.

All seminars are provided free-of-charge; and, seating is limited to the first 25 individuals to register.  Please contact our office to obtain the current Hudson U schedule.

Seminars include:

NEXT HUDSON U SEMINAR
October 2008
We’re excited to announce that our next paper seminar is scheduled for October 29 (9:15 – 12:15). Joining us will be Lynn McCarthy of Mohawk Fine Paper, LaTascha Foster of Appleton Coated Paper and Dan Glickenhaus of Marquardt & Company. There will be on-press demonstrations of how ink interacts with different paper surfaces and colors; excellent handouts; and, no shortage of useful paper education. For further information or to register … ab@hudsonprints.com.

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR PRINTER:  Effective & efficient print planning
Ten valuable tips for achieving substantial cost savings, developing project specifications, understanding inks, paper stock and ink interaction with an on-press demonstration, which proof for which project, hands-on exercises plus plant tour and assorted hand-outs.

COLOR MANAGEMENT:  Understanding CMYK and beyond
A look at what is achievable through four-color process, when to introduce additional colors into a project, color proofing, bump colors and special inks, communicating color, how monitor color varies from printed color, on-press demonstration

SELECTING THE MOST APPROPRIATE STOCK FOR A PROJECT:  A guide to coated, uncoated and recycled stocks
Guest speakers representing coated and text paper mills, how to properly read a swatchbook, utilizing the tactile feel and color of text papers, specifying the “right” coated finish (dull, gloss, silk, matte, etc.), FSC-certified stocks, on-press demonstration, envelope information, assorted hand-outs.

BEYOND INK ON PAPER:  Post-press techniques and embellishments
Guest speaker from, and tour of, a major NYC finishing company, varnishes and laminations for design and protection including on-press demonstration, adding dramatic visual and tactile appeal to printed communications through foil stamping, embossing and debossing, die-cutting, preparing artwork for finishing, hand-outs.

GETTING IT MAILED:  Understanding postal rules and regulations
Cost saving ideas for designing your mail, preparing mail for postal optimization, database preparation, collecting data from returned mail, machinable vs. non-machinable mail, hand-outs