This event is in the past.It took place on March 28, 2026 at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown.
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsGet your hands inky with antique wood type and a vintage Vandercook press. This guided open lab walks you through setting type and hand-printing your own project, whether you want a quick keepsake or something more ambitious.
Hands-on printing workshop
Antique wood type
Traditional craft revival
Creative studio session
Tips
⏰arrive at 2pm for the equipment demo
🎨simple project takes an hour, stay longer to go bigger
👥adults only — serious machinery in use
Letterpress Open Lab
Old Fourth Ward
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsGet your hands inky with antique wood type and a vintage Vandercook press. This guided open lab walks you through setting type and hand-printing your own project, whether you want a quick keepsake or something more ambitious.
Hands-on printing workshop
Antique wood type
Traditional craft revival
Creative studio session
Tips
⏰arrive at 2pm for the equipment demo
🎨simple project takes an hour, stay longer to go bigger
👥adults only — serious machinery in use
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