June 1, 2019

Hamilton Open House Photo Booth

We had a great time on Saturday, May 25th at our open house! Here are the photos from our photo booth. A big thanks to Benjamin Jordan for being the photographer. Read More »

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December 7, 2018

Letterpress Workshops

There are a lot of ways to experience the museum. A hands-on letterpress workshop using vintage wood type is an unforgettable adventure for any participant. We start the day with a demonstration on typesetting, inking methods, and how to use a Showcard Press. Each participant in our workshops gets to use their own press all day, so everyone leaves with prints... Read More »

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November 27, 2018

Watch the Rules an Exhibition by Jim Sherraden

This exhibit presents for the first time paper quilts created from the Hamilton border archive and features cut paper imagery from Hamilton's Globe collection. To purchase one of the prints on display in the gallery visit our online store. Jim Sherraden has been an active and popular printmaker since 1980 and his work is collected by individuals and institutions worldwide.... Read More »

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September 1, 2018

Ink & Drink Workshops

Ever since we started doing monthly Ink & Drink Workshops this past year, every  one has brought out a crowd eager to raise their glasses to a newfound ability in letterpress printing. The premise is simple - those in the class bring drinks of their choice, alcoholic or not, to sip during a whirlwind three hour workshop.The evening starts with... Read More »

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August 28, 2018

2018 Open House and New Impressions Reception

Saturday, June 16th was a busy and bustling day for the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum. Visitors from all over flocked to the museum to see all it has to offer. It was an opportunity for those of all ages and backgrounds to learn not only about the history of wood type and Hamilton, but to experience printing and... Read More »

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