This event is in the past.It took place on May 4, 2026 at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown.
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsGet your hands inky with antique wood type on a vintage Vandercook press. This open lab walks newcomers through hand inking and printing so you leave with a finished project you made yourself.
Creative workshop
Vintage equipment
Adults-only
Beginner-friendly
Tips
⏰arrive at 5pm for the equipment demo
🖋️you'll leave with prints you made yourself
🎨antique and newly cut wood type to explore
Letterpress Open Lab
Old Fourth Ward
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsGet your hands inky with antique wood type on a vintage Vandercook press. This open lab walks newcomers through hand inking and printing so you leave with a finished project you made yourself.
Creative workshop
Vintage equipment
Adults-only
Beginner-friendly
Tips
⏰arrive at 5pm for the equipment demo
🖋️you'll leave with prints you made yourself
🎨antique and newly cut wood type to explore
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