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Expert Class Type Design

Expert Class Type Design
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Learn how to design digital typefaces under the roof of Museum Plantin-Moretus. Explore the museum’s collection, collaborate on a group project, and graduate with your own creation.

Typography & Book Program

Typography & Book Program
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This postsecondary program fills a gap in the education market. In one year, you will receive a rich understanding of all aspects of typographic design. The program combines theory and practice.

In Plantin’s Footsteps 2025

In Plantin’s Footsteps 2025
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Microtypography

Microtypography
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What are the editorial and typographical basic rules that every designer, editor, or publisher should know?

Anatomy of the book

Anatomy of the book
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What impact do choices in paper, printing, and binding have on the final experience of the book?

History of the book

History of the book
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Learn about the historical development of the book as an information carrier and cultural object. How has the layout of books evolved since the fifteenth century?

Foundations of Typography

Foundations of Typography
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Learn how to justify your font choices to clients and develop the language to engage with fellow professionals.

Artistic printing techniques

Artistic printing techniques
  • Class
A book lover appreciates historical printing techniques. Letterpress, screen printing, and risograph printing remain relevant in contemporary book production.

Macro-typography

Macro-typography
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A must for anyone who wants to fully understand book design.

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06/09/2025 Typography & Book Program Course
Foundations of Typography Class
13/09/2025 Foundations of Typography Class
20/09/2025 Microtypography Class
27/09/2025 Microtypography Class
04/10/2025 History of the book Class
11/10/2025 History of the book Class
04/10/2025 Artistic printing techniques Class
11/10/2025 Artistic printing techniques Class
08/11/2025 Macro-typography Class
15/11/2025 Macro-typography Class
29/11/2025 Macro-typography Class
22/11/2025 Anatomy of the book Class
29/11/2025 Anatomy of the book Class
22/11/2025 Industrial Binding Class
06/12/2025 Prepress and print Class
13/12/2025 Prepress and print Class
17/01/2026 Workflow Efficiency Class
24/01/2026 Workflow Efficiency Class
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Françoise Bausart (1960–2024)

Françoise Bausart (1960–2024)

The family informs us of the unexpected passing of Françoise Bausart. She passed away on Saturday after a tragic traffic accident. We are completely shocked by the news. Françoise was only 64 years old. Since 1995, Françoise taught Handbookbinding with us. In her classes, students learned the art of binding fine books to the very […]
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