In this one-day workshop, be merry and bright using vintage holiday blocks.

Get in the holiday spirit! Join us to print wrapping paper or unique holiday gifts for your loved-ones. We will be pulling out our collection of spectacular holiday blocks, cuts, and imagery that is not otherwise available for this fun-filled day of printing. The entire pressroom collection of type will be available, but you do not have to print holiday-themed items. You will become familiarized with type composition, locking up, and printing on sign presses.

Date & Time:
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9am – 4pm Central

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

Workshop Cost:
$125 Total

Experience Level:
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 and using a sign press. The majority of the workshop consists of printing with holiday blocks and wood type from a large collection available in the pressroom at the museum.

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.