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Frank Romano Visit
Frank Romano, Professor Emeritus of the Museum of Printing in Haverhill (that’s pronounced HAY-verill) Massachusetts was in the area at the invite of Paul from the print shop and I was able to spend two days touring around the County. … Continue reading
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Smithsonian Print-o-rama
Two of us were able to travel to the Smithsonian for a letterpress event sponsored by the American Printing History Association. Several Kelsey’s were set up for kids (including us) to print souvenirs. A small assortment of interesting items from … Continue reading
Craft Day at the Museum
Stop by Saturday, June 24th from 10 AM until 4 PM for the expanded Annual Craft Day at the Museum. This year some more crafters, live music, food, and special activities for kids! The print shop will be open for … Continue reading
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Charter Day at the Ephrata Cloister
Three of us were guest printers at the Ephrata Cloister during Charter Day, a day when all PA state historic properties are open free. The day was very cold and the print shop there was only slightly better heated than … Continue reading
Come See Us at the Letterpress Fair!!!
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Crafts at the Museum Saturday, June 11
Our annual little gathering of traditional craftsman at the Historical Society is Saturday from 10 to 4. Stop by and see some scroll saw work, tatting, printing, and other crafrs. It’s free.
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Christmas Open House @ HSCV
Come by the Historical Society on the corner of Main and Oak streets December 6 from 1 – 4 PM. We’ll be printing a special card in the print shop, there are special displays, music, decorations, and of course, COOKIES!
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Come See the Itinerant Printer October 10!
Saturday, October 10, 2015 – 9AM until Noon (at least) Chris Fritton, the Itinerant Printer, is visiting letterpress printshops across America, producing unique prints at each venue culled from their idiosyncratic collections of antique wood type, metal type, cuts, ornaments, and … Continue reading
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Print Shop Apprentices Ride in Style in Ephrata Fair Parade
Apprentices Madelyn and Isaac rode on the back of a new Mustang to represent the Future, following an antique car that included two costumed Historical Society members riding in the rumble seat. A banner preceded both with the Society’s motto: Preserving … Continue reading
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Crafts at the Museum
Saturday, June 6, 2015 10AM – 4PM / FREE ADMISSION! SEE LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS, SHOP, AND TOUR THE MUSEUM Tri-County Scrollers Club members will demonstrate with their scroll saws and offer various wood crafted items. Randy Snader will share his hand penned … Continue reading