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Make Letterpress Posters on our Historic Albion Printing Press



Upcoming Dates
Thu, 2nd May, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thu, 2nd May, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Thu, 9th May, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thu, 9th May, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Thu, 6th Jun, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thu, 6th Jun, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Thu, 13th Jun, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thu, 13th Jun, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Discover the age-old craft of composing type and using vintage wood fonts to print a poster, short phrase, or lines of your favourite poem.

Join Alan Qualtrough for a morning or afternoon printing session using our recently restored 19th-century Albion press at Ocean Studios. Discover the age-old craft of composing type and using beautiful vintage wood fonts to print a poster, short phrase, or lines of your favourite poem.

Sessions are held on the first and second Thursdays of each month between 10:00-noon and afternoon 13:30-15:00 and are suitable for absolute beginners or those with some experience in print-making techniques.

The price of £35 includes all materials such as inks, paper, tools, and equipment.

Alan is an experienced wordsmith, former newspaper editor, graphic designer, and letterpress printer. He runs a well-equipped printing studio in Ocean Studios and is happy to help with your projects.

Additional Information

Arrival and admission
Please make sure you have your ticket to hand ready for check-in. We cannot guarantee entry into the event for late arrivals.

This ticket gives you entry to the experience named on your ticket.