Category Archives: Announcements

Printing Classes at .918 Club in Lancaster

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Randy

Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop The .918 Club in Lancaster is offering a great opportunity to learn all about letterpress. This workshop introduces the history and fundamentals of letterpress printing. Hand setting type, computer plate composition, proofing, lockup, and printing … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Randy
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Emanuel Rau Press on Loan

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Randy

The Emanuel Rau Press shown was converted by Harry Stauffer to demonstrate letterpress printing. We’re still trying to understand how the press was originally designed to function but plan to use it as Harry did, to demonstrate printing at various … Continue reading →

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Come See the Itinerant Printer October 10!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Randy

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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Adding Proofs of Cuts and Ornaments

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Randy

The apprentices always enjoy proofing our cuts and ornaments. We have a substantial collection which hasn’t been organized. We’re working at getting proofs of each one and cataloging it in the same way we’ve been working to organize the type. … Continue reading →

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First Arti-FACT Card Available

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Randy

First in a series, you can pick up your own copy of the Scrollsaw Dog card at the print shop or in the museum on Saturdays. The card pictures a pattern that appears on a piece of furniture in the … Continue reading →

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Traditional Crafts Day

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Randy

Saturday, June 14, 2014 10AM – 4PM / FREE ADMISSION! Come to the Historical Society and Conestoga Press this Saturday and see craftspeople in action. Tour the museum. All for Free! DEMONSTRATIONS IN: Scrollsaw (Tri County Scrollers), Letterpress, Beer Brewing, … Continue reading →

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Paper Cutter Moved to Shop!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Randy

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Holiday Greetings!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Randy
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