This event is in the past.It took place on March 18, 2026 at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown.
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsSet type the old-school way: antique wood blocks, ink, and a Vandercook cylinder press. This hands-on lab lets you compose and print your own piece, whether a quick card or something more ambitious.
Hands-on workshop
Vintage printing
Creative making
Adults only
Tips
⏰arrive at 5pm for the equipment demo
🪵hundreds of wood type fonts and sizes to explore
⏳quick project in one hour, or stay for something bigger
Letterpress Open Lab
Old Fourth Ward
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsSet type the old-school way: antique wood blocks, ink, and a Vandercook cylinder press. This hands-on lab lets you compose and print your own piece, whether a quick card or something more ambitious.
Hands-on workshop
Vintage printing
Creative making
Adults only
Tips
⏰arrive at 5pm for the equipment demo
🪵hundreds of wood type fonts and sizes to explore
⏳quick project in one hour, or stay for something bigger
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