Broads, Books & Broadsides Workshop

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

Celebrate Women's History Month by joining Hamilton's three visiting letterpress printers Desiree Aspiras, Jennifer Graves, and Melissa Blount for an evening of community and printing. Craft your own unique pieces using the museum’s vintage wood type. No experience is necessary. Pay what you can: $15/$25/$45. This event is part of the museum's BIWOC (Black, Indigenous, […]

$15 – $45

‘Lucky Clover’ Ink & Drink

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

Grab your friends and join us to make one-of-a-kind festive prints using vintage type and graphics. No previous experience is necessary for this event; we will provide step-by-step instructions. Come on out to drink a bit and print a lot! https://woodtype.org/blogs/events/lucky-clover-ink-drink-march-8 for tickets

$45

LEAP DAY LONGSTITCH TRAVEL JOURNAL

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

Thursday, February 29, 2024, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 $45 Total No previous experience is necessary for this event; we will provide step-by-step instructions Instructor: 
Stephanie Carpenter Stephanie Carpenter is a letterpress printer, educator, and graphic designer. Since 2011 she has worked at the Hamilton Wood […]

$45

TR Teen Night “Personal Mantra Letterpress Print”

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

Teens are invited to Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum on Friday, February 23 to print a personal mantra poster. Learn the basics of letterpress printing with wood type while creating something uniquely "you." Local artist and illustrator, Rebecca Jabs, will show you how to use the tools to design and print a fun poster. […]

$3

BIG WOOD TYPE LETTERPRESS WORKSHOP

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 at 9AM - 4 PM CENTRAL Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum Try your hand at printing oversize type at Hamilton! $125 Total Instructor: Stephanie Carpenter No experience necessary. The minimum age requirement for workshop participants for this event is 18+. Take this opportunity to print with blocks that are not often […]

$125

TRBA Improv Comedy FUNdraising Night

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

Hamilton Wood Type Museum A first annual event! The Two Rivers Business Association offers a night of laughter and entertainment. Experience improv comedy from Comedysportz-Milwaukee; comedians take suggestions from the audience and spin them into hilarious scenes and games! Cash bar, raffles, swag bags and more. Open to all adults 21 and older. Tickets are […]

$10 – $15

‘VALENTINES’ INK & DRINK

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

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 at 5:30 - 8:30 PM  Show some love! Grab your friends (or your special someone) and join us to print one-of-a-kind valentines using vintage type.  $45 Total Instructor: Stephanie Carpenter Experience Level: No previous experience is necessary for this event; we will provide step-by-step instructions.  For this evening of printing, we are bringing […]

$45

VALENTINE EXTRAVAGANZA LETTERPRESS WORKSHOP

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 at 9AM – 4PM CENTRAL Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum $125 Want to make your own unique valentines or a personalized gift for your special someone? Learn the basics of letterpress printing with wood type at Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum. You will become familiarized with type composition, inking methods, […]

$125

Personal Mantra Letterpress Workshop

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

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum Learn the basics of letterpress as you print your personal mantra to guide you in '24! Cost is $125. For adults 18+. Join us in this one-day workshop to print your personal mantra! You'll be able to personally print it as a daily reminder. […]

$125

Global Spectacular Letterpress Workshop

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

Saturday, December 16, 2023  at 9:00am - 4:00pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum Print with unique pieces of history at the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum in this on-site, one-day workshop. Take this opportunity to print with blocks that are not often available in workshops! Join us for a fun day of printing […]

$125

Holiday Ink & Drink

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

December 15, 2023 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum $45 Total Grab your friends and join us to print one-of-a-kind holiday posters using vintage type. No previous experience is necessary for this event; we will provide step-by-step instructions along with lots of wood type and special holiday image blocks for you […]

$45

HOLIDAY LETTERPRESS WORKSHOP

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

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 9am – 4pm Central Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 $125 Total No experience necessary. The minimum age requirement for workshop participants for this event is 18+. The workshop runs from 9 am to 4 pm. The day starts off with instruction on printing […]

$125

TR Teen Night “Bandana Printing” at Hamilton Wood Type Museum

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

Date & Time: Friday December 1, 2023, 6–8:00 pm Central Location: Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 Fee: $3 Experience Level: No experience is necessary. This series is for teens ages 13–17. Teens are invited to Hamilton on Friday, December 1 to create wearable art! Participants will design, carve, and print […]

$3

Recurring

2-DAY WORKSHOP: CREEPY CRAWLY TYPEY LETTERPRESS

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

Friday, November 17, 5pm – 8pm Central Saturday, November 18, 9am – 4pm Central Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 $150 Total No experience necessary. The minimum age requirement for workshop participants for this event is 18+. A working knowledge of letterpress is helpful but not necessary. Students […]

$150
Recurring

2-DAY WORKSHOP: CREEPY CRAWLY TYPEY LETTERPRESS

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

Friday, November 17, 5pm – 8pm Central Saturday, November 18, 9am – 4pm Central Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 $150 Total No experience necessary. The minimum age requirement for workshop participants for this event is 18+. A working knowledge of letterpress is helpful but not necessary. Students […]

$150

INK & DRINK

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

Friday, November 10, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Central Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 $45 Total No previous experience is necessary for this event; we will provide step-by-step instructions. Come on out to drink a bit and print a lot! The cost is $45 per person, with the museum […]

$45

WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS

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

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 […]

$125

BADGER NIGHT

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

Benefiting Manitowoc County Youth Programs and Projects TASTING/SOCIAL - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm  Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Craft Beer, and Wine from: PetSkull Brewing - Cool City Brewery - Sabbatical Brewing: Company - Hinterland Brewery - 3 Sheeps Brewing Company - Tapped on the Lakeshore - Cold Country Vines & Wines - Craft Creek Brewing […]

$40

INK & DRINK

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 at 5:30 - 8:30 PM CENTRAL Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 Grab your friends and join us to print one-of-a-kind posters using vintage type. No previous experience is necessary; we will provide step-by-step instructions. Come on out to drink a bit and print a […]

$45

Ink & Drink

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

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Grab your friends and join us to print one-of-a-kind posters using vintage type. No previous experience is necessary; we will provide step-by-step instructions. Come on out to drink a bit and print a lot! Ink & Drink events are a great place to try your hand at letterpress printing. Have […]

$45

Workshop: Wood Type Cutting

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

Saturday, August 19, 2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Cut your own wood type using the tools, patterns, and processes perfected by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. Get hands-on experience in each of the wood type cutting stages, going from wood half-round to finished type that's ready to print. Participants will work with end-grain maple from Hamilton's holdings, and will […]

Seed Swap Letterpress with Katie Ries

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

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum Set type and print beautiful seed packaging to save, store, and share seeds. Bring some seeds to share with other workshop participants. No experience necessary. For ages 18+. $125. Ries is an artist and educator who makes drawings, prints, objects, and events about the […]

Workshop: Nontraditional Letterpress Image-making

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

Friday, August 11, 2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum No printing experience necessary. For adults 18+. $125. You'll make one-of-a-kind letterpress prints using large wood type, patterned lino blocks, and creative printing surfaces. We will explore both planned and spontaneous ways of creating prints to inspire future work. The workshop runs from 9 […]

Intro to Collagraphs with Mel Kolstad

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

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum Explore the wonders of using inexpensive papers and other cheap surfaces to create relief prints and textures; you'll be amazed at the results! No experience necessary for this class; if you can use scissors, you're halfway there! Cost is $45. For ages 18+. Kolstad […]

$45

Ink & Drink

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

Friday, July 14, 2023 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm Grab your friends and join us to print one-of-a-kind posters using vintage type. No previous experience is necessary; we will provide step-by-step instructions. Come on out to drink a bit and print a lot! Ink & Drink events are a great place to try your hand at letterpress printing. Have […]

$45

Day of Drawing & Letterpress with Shan Bryan-Hanson

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

Saturday, July 29, 2023 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum Combine simple sketches, gorgeous color, and unique wood type to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Explore basic drawing techniques using stencils and French curves. Come with ideas or work intuitively. Experiment and enjoy the magic of working in multiple mediums. No experience necessary. For […]

Gallery Reception: New Impressions Letterpress Exhibit

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

This is the eighth year for New Impressions, an international, juried exhibition showcasing exploration and creativity with letterpress printing techniques. Forty-one pieces are on display by letterpress printing artists from Brazil, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States. --Saturday, June 10, 2023, 4-6:00 pm CDT --Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 Tenth […]

Free

Open House: Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum

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

Join us for our annual Open House! We will be celebrating the theme “It takes all sorts” in recognition of the power of community members coming together. Everyone is welcome to participate in this free, family-friendly event at Two Rivers’ unique working printing museum from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. --Tour the museum to learn about wood […]

Free

Ink & Drink

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

INK & DRINK: NOVEMBER 18 Grab your friends and join us to print one-of-a-kind posters using vintage type.  Date & Time: Friday, November 18, 2022, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Central Location: Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241 Workshop Cost: $45 Total Instructor: Stephanie Carpenter Experience Level: No previous experience […]

$45

Zine Workshop

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

ART ZINES ADULT CLASS: "RAHR AT HAMILTON" Learn about different printmaking techniques and Hooper Print Collection while making a zine aka: mini magazine. The Hamilton Wood type & Printing Museum is happy to partner with the Rahr-West Art Museum to Provide this exciting, hands-on classes. Note: This class takes place at the Hamilton Wood Type […]

$25 – $35

Ink & Drink

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

Grab your friends and join us to print one-of-a-kind posters using vintage type. No previous experience is necessary for this event; we will provide step-by-step instructions. Come on out to drink a bit and print a lot! If you're curious about letterpress printing this is a great way to get started. The workshop runs from […]

Badger Night

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

Support local youth as you enjoy tasting while exploring a world-renowned museum and hear from a former Badger/Packer football star! Tasting Event and Program Auction featuring Heavy Hors d'oeuvres and Craft Beer and Wine from: Cool City Brewing - PetSkull Brewing -Hinterland Brewery - SwitchGear Brewing Co. - Titletown Brewing Company - 4 Christi’s Vinyard […]

Open House: Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum

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

Meet our volunteers and staff at this free, family-friendly event at Two Rivers' unique working printing museum. From 11:00 am-4:00 pm tour the exhibits to see special displays, see a master printer at work, finish a print to make it your own, and print your own postcard. Check out our “curios from the back storage,” […]

Introduction to Letterpress Workshop

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

March 12 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $125 Learn the basics of letterpress printing with wood type. No experience necessary! For adults 18 and older. Registration is required.

$125

FREE Admission to the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum

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

Giving Back to the Community with Food Pantry Collection For the entire month of December, the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum in Two Rivers, WI is offering FREE admission in exchange for a non-perishable food, personal care or monetary donation to benefit the local food pantries. All items and monies collected will be divided […]

Free

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