Explore, at your own pace, the history of printing and printing equipment and methods throughout the ages. Catch live demonstrations of some presses and watch history comes alive. You're are invited to ask any one of the museum staff and volunteers and get more immersive information on any specific artifacts or machines curated for this museum.
For those who are not ready to take part in the workshops, we have set aside several printing presses for the use and enjoyment by visitors to the Print Expo & Fair 2023. Experience first-hand how printing was performed in the late 1800s and mid 1900s. Pull the lever, and print your own keepsake.
Meet the talented group of artisans participating in the Print Expo & Fair 2024 in the field of bookbinding, letterpress, printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. A wonderful opportunity to shop for unique and one-of-kind gifts for home and holiday seasons.
The Baker's Devil is holding a bake sale at its pop-up location at the PE&F 2023. Proceeds will be going to the Lighthouse for Grieving Children & Families. Special menu will be posted, and items can be pre-ordered and picked up at the pop-up location on Oct 14.
Duration : two hours
Start Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive demonstration showcasing the intricate process of printing a wood engraving portrait of Pete Seeger. This upcoming event will highlight the creation of a stunning two-colour print on toned paper, resulting in a visually captivating broadside that gives the illusion of three colours.
Duration : one hour
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Class size: max. 10 participants
Learn to monoprint with a gel printing plate. In this workshop, learn how to ink the plate and layer colours and textures.
Duration : one hour
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Class size: max. 10 participants
If you’re looking to protect or hold together your favorite book from home, come make a Tuxedo Box. This preservation enclosure is quick and easy, used in libraries across Canada.
Duration : one-hour
Class Time : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Class Size : max. 10 participants
This workshop introduces you to art of block printing, cutting your very own
stamp design out of soft blocks. You will walk away with enough knowledge
to continue making independent projects.
Duration : one-hour
Class Time : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Class Size : max. 10 participants
A hands-on intro to the fascinating world of letterpress printing, a technology rooted in the 15th century. Participants will learn the basic, hand-set a short personal message using lead type, and print.
Duration : one-hour
Class Time : 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM
Class Size : max. 10 participants
In this workshop, you will make two constructions: the waterfall and its cousin, the flip book. Both structures are playful and dynamic, lending themselves easily to storytelling, photos, poetry, and art.
Duration : one hour
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Class size: max. 10 participants
Long stitch is a quick, glue-less binding that evolved from an 18th-century Italian binding. A single thread sews all the signatures to the cover through the spine.
Duration : one hour
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Class size: max. 10 participants
This simple image-making process for the letterpress uses collaged paper and stickers to create different thickness plates that print darker and lighter. Your collaged plate goes under the printed paper to create the image.
Duration : one-hour
Class Time : 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Class Size : max. 10 participants
This workshop is a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of letterpress printing, a technology rooted in the 15th century. Participants will learn the basic, hand-set a short personal message using lead type, and print.