David and Julie Sandusky with Idea Chic

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5.0 | 17 reviews

David and Julie Sandusky with Idea Chic

67 have dabbled | 17 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

5.0 | 17 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

Top Rated

David and Julie Sandusky with Idea Chic

We've moved. Check out our event page to learn about Denver Stationery Society events hosted and partnerships with Idea Chic.

We are David and Julie Sandusky, founders of Idea Chíc in Denver, CO since 2009. We design and make greeting cards, stationery, invitations and handcrafted gifts from our stationery boutique in Glendale, CO. We sell what we make online, at Idea Chíc and in specialty retailers nation wide. The full process of working with 'Hazel', our 1930's letterpress, is truly remarkable. We have many stories to tell and love to help others learn the art of letterpress and printmaking. We also love sharing our space with creative and curious people, we hope our small business can be an inspiration.

ABOUT THIS TEACHER

We've moved. Check out our event page to learn about Denver Stationery Society events hosted and partnerships with Idea Chic.

We are David and Julie Sandusky, founders of Idea Chíc in Denver, CO since 2009. We design and make greeting cards, stationery, invitations and handcrafted gifts from our stationery boutique in Glendale, CO. We sell what we make online, at Idea Chíc and in specialty retailers nation wide. The full process of working with 'Hazel', our 1930's letterpress, is truly remarkable. We have many stories to tell and love to help others learn the art of letterpress and printmaking. We also love sharing our space with creative and curious people, we hope our small business can be an inspiration.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

  • Heather M.
    Reviewed on 09/10/17

    Very welcoming team and the information was very informative. Left with a new appreciation for the art of letter press.

    Very welcoming team and the information was very informative. Left with a new appreciation for the art of letter press.

  • Elizabeth C.
    Reviewed on 09/08/17

    It was interesting and informative! David and Julie shared their experience, the in's and out's of doing letterpress and running a business along with the challenges.

    It was interesting and informative! David and Julie shared their experience, the in's and out's of doing letterpress and running a business along with the challenges.

  • Sarah C.
    Reviewed on 07/23/17

    I loved the letterpress demo at Idea Chic! It was great to hear about the history of the Idea Chic letterpress and witness it in action. I had my own house and a full bank account, I'd buy one! The shop was super cute and the hospitality was even better! David and Julie were amazing and it was great seeing them work as a team. They had great stories to share and it was overall a lovely experience. :)

    I loved the letterpress demo at Idea Chic! It was great to hear about the history of the Idea Chic letterpress and witness it in action. I had my own house and a full bank account, I'd buy one! The shop was super cute and the hospitality was even better! David and Julie were amazing and it was great seeing them work as a team. They had great stories to share and it was overall a lovely experience. :)

  • Kelley N.
    Reviewed on 07/23/17

    Very engaging instructors! I took a friend of mine and it was a great way to spend an hour and a half! After the class, we ended up buying a lot of stationary (hard to pass it up!)

    Very engaging instructors! I took a friend of mine and it was a great way to spend an hour and a half! After the class, we ended up buying a lot of stationary (hard to pass it up!)

  • Hannah W.
    Reviewed on 07/09/17

    David and Julie were extremely knowledgeable about the letterpress process and they had some great stories to tell about it along the way! The demo was very informative and fun and the class size was small so there was a lot of time to ask questions and get up close with the process. David and Julie are such sweet people who obviously love what they do and want to share it with others. I would highly recommend this class!!

    David and Julie were extremely knowledgeable about the letterpress process and they had some great stories to tell about it along the way! The demo was very informative and fun and the class size was small so there was a lot of time to ask questions and get up close with the process. David and Julie are such sweet people who obviously love what they do and want to share it with others. I would highly recommend this class!!

  • Maeve L.
    Reviewed on 06/26/17

    Really enjoyed this demo. I loved seeing Julie and David's teamwork and process in addition to their shop. They walked us through start to finish on a job and answered any questions we had come up. Being a printmaker myself, I loved being able to talk to them about the process and getting more in depth. They also sent us home with some nice stationery! Made me excited to get back to printmaking myself. Also, the group size was limited to 4 which was perfect. I'll be on the look out for other workshops from them in the future!

    Really enjoyed this demo. I loved seeing Julie and David's teamwork and process in addition to their shop. They walked us through start to finish on a job and answered any questions we had come up. Being a printmaker myself, I loved being able to talk to them about the process and getting more in depth. They also sent us home with some nice stationery! Made me excited to get back to printmaking myself. Also, the group size was limited to 4 which was perfect. I'll be on the look out for other workshops from them in the future!

  • Renae P.
    Reviewed on 06/25/17

    The place was a little difficult to find, at first, I thought my GPS took me to the wrong location because it wasn't in the little row of shops visible from the parking area. But there is a more hidden middle section so just follow around the corner past that row of shops. It's quite a cute little area once you figure it out and the print shop is tidy and thoughtfully designed. The class was really interesting and very well organized. I was completely unfamiliar with the letterpress process and it was fascinating to learn about it and see the beautiful old press named "Hazel" in action. Julie and David did a great job explaining the process and I left with new knowledge, resources and a fun swag bag which was a wonderful bonus. Thanks!

    The place was a little difficult to find, at first, I thought my GPS took me to the wrong location because it wasn't in the little row of shops visible from the parking area. But there is a more hidden middle section so just follow around the corner past that row of shops. It's quite a cute little area once you figure it out and the print shop is tidy and thoughtfully designed. The class was really interesting and very well organized. I was completely unfamiliar with the letterpress process and it was fascinating to learn about it and see the beautiful old press named "Hazel" in action. Julie and David did a great job explaining the process and I left with new knowledge, resources and a fun swag bag which was a wonderful bonus. Thanks!

  • Stephanie W.
    Reviewed on 06/25/17

    This was a lovely letterpress demo! Highly recommend idea chic classes and products!!
    Thank you!!

    This was a lovely letterpress demo! Highly recommend idea chic classes and products!!
    Thank you!!

  • Jennifer D.
    Reviewed on 10/31/13

    So happy I signed up. David and Julie were well prepared, the class was organized to include discussions and demonstrations of a wide range of both the technical and business aspects of letterpress. Handouts and samples were included. Wonderful to see two creative young folks build their dream around this art form. They designed and carried out this lovely class in the same deliberate and caring way they likely run their business. I wish them much success!

    So happy I signed up. David and Julie were well prepared, the class was organized to include discussions and demonstrations of a wide range of both the technical and business aspects of letterpress. Handouts and samples were included. Wonderful to see two creative young folks build their dream around this art form. They designed and carried out this lovely class in the same deliberate and caring way they likely run their business. I wish them much success!

  • Alison V.
    Reviewed on 10/20/13

    A great letterpress demo!

    A great letterpress demo!

  • Laura H.
    Reviewed on 09/08/13

    David and Julie are amazing and passionate Letterpress business owners and designers. Their attention to detail and quest for perfection make them unique. The class touched on everything from design to the basics of taking care of such a magnificent piece of equipment. There was never an awkward or boring moment and no question was too silly. The only downside was that it felt too short! Time flies when you're having fun (and learning something new!)

    David and Julie are amazing and passionate Letterpress business owners and designers. Their attention to detail and quest for perfection make them unique. The class touched on everything from design to the basics of taking care of such a magnificent piece of equipment. There was never an awkward or boring moment and no question was too silly. The only downside was that it felt too short! Time flies when you're having fun (and learning something new!)

  • Amy K.
    Reviewed on 06/24/13

    Great overview on what Letterpress Printing is about - how it works, its history + terminology.

    Great overview on what Letterpress Printing is about - how it works, its history + terminology.

  • Amy S.
    Reviewed on 06/23/13

    I really enjoyed seeing the letterpress running and talking about everything from the cost to the different materials that can be used on the machine.

    I really enjoyed seeing the letterpress running and talking about everything from the cost to the different materials that can be used on the machine.

  • Kelsey K.
    Reviewed on 04/26/13

    Great Class! David and Julie were amazing.

    Great Class! David and Julie were amazing.

  • Lauren B.
    Reviewed on 04/25/13

    The class was fantastic -- engaging, relevant and enjoyable! David provided some very concrete tips on how to add value and build a meaningful professional network. He facilitated a great discussion. Even though each person had a slightly different objective, he managed to weave in anecdotes and examples that were relevant for all. Highly recommend this.

    The class was fantastic -- engaging, relevant and enjoyable! David provided some very concrete tips on how to add value and build a meaningful professional network. He facilitated a great discussion. Even though each person had a slightly different objective, he managed to weave in anecdotes and examples that were relevant for all. Highly recommend this.

  • Cody C.
    Reviewed on 04/07/13

    Awesome class. Learned lots of terminology, and got to see close up, the intricacy of letterpress. David and Julie were excellent and inspiring.

    Awesome class. Learned lots of terminology, and got to see close up, the intricacy of letterpress. David and Julie were excellent and inspiring.

  • Jenny T.
    Reviewed on 04/07/13

    Had a great time!

    Had a great time!

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