Delivery time: 3–4 business days
Step away from screens and discover the craft of traditional printing. Design and print your own business cards using movable metal type and historic letterpress equipment. Learn how printers worked for centuries before the digital age and experience the tactile process of composing type by hand, mixing ink, and operating a manual printing press. You will be introduced to traditional tools, typefaces, and the historic measurement system of letterpress printing. Choose your type, compose your text, prepare the press, and print your cards by hand. No previous experience is required. Guidance and support will be provided throughout the workshop.
The workshop begins at 10:00 a.m. and usually lasts 6–8 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for workshop use.
Workshop Includes
• Introduction to movable metal type and letterpress printing
• Ink mixing and press preparation
• Up to 100 business cards
• White or brown card stock (300 gsm)
• Single-color, single-sided printing
Due to drying times and technical limitations, only one side of the paper can be printed in a single color during the workshop. For more complex projects involving multiple colors or double-sided printing, please contact us in advance.
Fee
€190 per person or project
Location
Die Hochdruckzone
Luisenstraße 63
63067 Offenbach am Main
Germany
Upcoming Dates
25 July 2026
26 September 2026
Additional dates are available upon request.
Delivery time: 3–4 business days
Step away from screens and discover the craft of traditional printing. Design and print your own business cards using movable metal type and historic letterpress equipment. Learn how printers worked for centuries before the digital age and experience the tactile process of composing type by hand, mixing ink, and operating a manual printing press. You will be introduced to traditional tools, typefaces, and the historic measurement system of letterpress printing. Choose your type, compose your text, prepare the press, and print your cards by hand. No previous experience is required. Guidance and support will be provided throughout the workshop.
The workshop begins at 10:00 a.m. and usually lasts 6–8 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for workshop use.
Workshop Includes
• Introduction to movable metal type and letterpress printing
• Ink mixing and press preparation
• Up to 100 business cards
• White or brown card stock (300 gsm)
• Single-color, single-sided printing
Due to drying times and technical limitations, only one side of the paper can be printed in a single color during the workshop. For more complex projects involving multiple colors or double-sided printing, please contact us in advance.
Fee
€190 per person or project
Location
Die Hochdruckzone
Luisenstraße 63
63067 Offenbach am Main
Germany
Upcoming Dates
25 July 2026
26 September 2026
Additional dates are available upon request.
