Printer’s Fair and Swap Meet
There’s never a bad time to see the International Printing Museum, recognized as one of the best anywhere. But for those who like to poke around this weekend offers maximum opportunities to roll your sleeves up, mix & mingle with print pros, and shop for some one-of-a-kind gifts. Among the attractions and fun stuff at the annual Printers Fair held October 4, 2014:
• LETTERPRESS SWAP MEET – Antique letterpress equipment and everything you need for your own print shop.
• GALLERY TOURS – Experience 500 years of printing history along with Letterpress demonstrations.
• TYPE CASTING and PRINTING DEMONSTRATIONS – The Museum collection of antique presses include traditional and modern.
• THE 40’s PRINTING SHOP – Travel back in time to experience a working print shop. Have your name cast in metal.
• SHOP and BUY – Screen print your own shirt, purchase gorgeous handmade and commercial paper and more!
• SHOW & TELL WALL – Post your prints, business cards and more on the fence for everyone to see and comment on.
