Letterpress Demonstration
Come join us for a letterpress printing demonstration at Maynooth University Library! Learn how to set a line of type and print using an Adana table top press.
Event Details
- Wed 26 Aug 2015
- 13:30 PM to 14:10 PM and 15:00 PM to 15:40 PM
- Cost: Free
- Venue Details
John Hume Building
North Campus
NUI
Maynooth
This demonstration will be lead by Designer and Letterpress Printmaker, Mary Plunkett. Armed with a table top press and a case of type, she will give some background to the development of moveable type and demonstrate how it has been set and printed since the 15th century.
In addition, participants will have an opportunity to set a line of type and print on an Adana table top press.
Booking is essential as places are limited, please email: library.specialcollections@nuim.ie.
Venue Name: Special Collections Reading Room, John Paul II Library, Maynooth University Library
Is Booking Required: Yes
Suitable for Children: No
Wheelchair Access: Full
Car parking Available: No
Event Contact Details
Please use the contact details below if they differ from the venue contact details.
- Contact: Maynooth University Library
- Tel: 01 474 7423
- Email: library.specialcollections@nuim.ie.
- Web: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library