Typographic Printing Program with Dafi Kühne

Looking to get your hands inky and your creative mind fully immersed in the world of typography? The Typographic Printing Program (TPP) is back in 2025 with two incredible sessions in the picturesque town of Näfels, Switzerland—and it’s your chance to experience type like never before.

Founded by acclaimed Swiss poster designer and letterpress printer Dafi Kühne, TPP is a 13-day immersive workshop where progressive design meets traditional tools. This isn’t your average typography class—it’s an intense, hands-on journey into the heart of analog printing. Every exercise is crafted around letterpress printing presses and physical type, allowing participants to explore typography through a process that’s as meticulous as it is inspiring.

Since its launch in 2016, TPP has welcomed over 140 participants from 24 countries, creating a truly global community of type enthusiasts. Whether you’re a student, a seasoned design professional, or a faculty member looking to deepen your craft, this program offers the time, space, and equipment—over 30 tons of letterpress machinery—to fully immerse yourself in the world of type.

Expect a rigorous and rewarding curriculum covering everything from type theory, history, and semantic typography to physical typesetting, layout composition, and letterpress production. It’s all about slowing down, thinking deeply, and embracing the tactile side of design in a fast-paced digital world. TPP is open to creatives of all levels—the only requirement? A serious drive to work hard and explore new ideas.

Typographic Printing Program with Dafi Kühne

When?
Session I: Sunday, June 29th to Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Session II: Sunday, July 27th to Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Where?
Näfels, Switzerland

Further information here.

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