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WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS

October 14, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9am – 4pm Central

Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241

$125 Tota

Learn the basics of letterpress printing with wood type in this on-site, one-day workshop.

You will become familiarized with type composition, inking methods, and printing with this workshop. If you’re curious about letterpress printing this is a great way to get started.

The workshop runs from 9 am to 4 pm. The day starts off with instruction on printing and using a sign press. The majority of the workshop consists of printing with wood type from a large collection available in the pressroom at the museum.l

No experience necessary. The minimum age requirement for workshop participants for this event is 18+.

Everyone breaks for lunch at the same time. Options include purchasing a lunch for $15, bringing your own lunch (a refrigerator is available), or choosing a local restaurant. Clean-up begins at 3 pm and the day finishes up at 4 pm. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes that may get ink on them. Because of the nature of the pressroom and the pieces being used, participants in the workshop must be 18 years or older.

The cost is $125 with all materials provided by the museum. Space is limited, so reservations and a $65 non-refundable deposit are required. Please complete the registration form below to reserve your place. The $60 balance is due at the beginning of the workshop. Cash, credit cards and checks are acceptable.

If you have any questions please e-mail us at info@woodtype.org or call 920-794-6272.

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Date:
October 14, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$125
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Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum
1816 10th Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241 United States
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Phone
920-794-6272

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