Join me for an afternoon of hands-on creative fun in my Central Lawrenceville studio, learning how to set and print vintage metal & wood type just like Gutenberg did over 500 years ago! Invite your friends, and enjoy some light refreshments while I guide you through step-by-step instruction to make your own printed keepsake!
No design or printing experience necessary whatsoever.
Please see below workshop listings for private parties & team building opportunities.
2023/2024 Winter Workshops:
Holiday Card/Stationery Printing
Do enjoy sending holiday cards to your loved ones? Come design and print your own! Experience the old-time art of letterpress printing by learning how to set & print antique wood or metal type to make your own set of folding cards. Each participant will head home with a set of 10 personalized notecards & matching envelopes along with a newfound appreciation & knowledge of printing history!
saturday, December 16th — 12pM-5PM
$125
Posters & Affirmation Prints
Are you someone who likes to set some fresh intentions & affirmations for yourself in the new year? If so, join us in a poster printing workshop where you can learn how to set type like printers of centuries past and print a positive reminder for yourself for the year ahead! Each participant will head home with a set of ten 11 x 14” prints along with a newfound appreciation & knowledge of printing history!
Sunday, january 21st — 12pM-5PM
$125
Wall Art Block Printing Play
Need a dose of loose creative play? In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll use a curated selection of vintage metal & wood type and ornaments and an array of ink colors to print one-off art prints in various small standard frame sizes. Instead of traditional typesetting, we'll use the playful proofing technique that I use to "sketch" ideas on my vintage Vandercook Presses dating back to the 1960s. I'll teach you about the fundamentals of design & composition to guide you along the way, but you can always use your creative license to make whatever you'd like with the materials provided!
saturday, January 27th — 1pM-4PM
$98
Valentine/Stationery Printing
Whether you’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or just the importance & power of love in any form, we invite you to come print some loving stationery with us that you can send to your favorite people! Experience the old-time art of letterpress printing by learning how to set & print antique wood or metal type to make your own set of folding cards. Each participant will head home with a set of 10 personalized notecards & matching envelopes along with a newfound appreciation & knowledge of printing history!
saturday, february 3rd — 12pM-5PM
$125
Notebook Block Printing & Binding
Always find yourself looking for your next notebook to fill with fresh ideas, lists, scribbles or sketches? Come print and bind your own 8 x 5.25" 100-page notebook in this workshop!
We’ll use a curated selection of vintage metal & wood type and ornaments and an array of ink colors to print one-off notebook covers with the playful proofing technique that we use to "sketch" ideas on our vintage Vandercook Presses dating back to the 1960s. Afterwards, participants will learn a 5-hole pamphlet stitch to bind a notebook with their favorite freshly printed cover. Participants will go home with one fully-bound notebook, their other printed covers and a binding instruction pamphlet so they can bind more notebooks with their printed covers at home!
SUNDAY, march 3rd — 12pM-5PM
$135
Workshops Make for Great Gifts
Give the gift of an easy-going creative learning experience with a Gingerly Press Workshop Gift Card! Both digital and physical gift cards are available on the Workshop Listing Page for both afternoon & all-day workshops.
Private Parties & Team Building Workshops
In addition to the public workshops listed above, I also offer workshops for private parties and team building groups at no additional cost! To book a private party, you need to have a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 12. Private parties can be arranged for any given day of the week, depending on our shared availability.
IN CASE YOU’RE WONDERING…
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear for a workshop?
Please wear clothes that are okay to get a little dirty possibly. I will provide aprons to help protect your clothes, but sometimes a little ink or press grease will sneak past your apron and it is not easy to wash out! Additionally, consider wearing comfy shoes that are okay to stand on a concrete floor for multiple hours. We have stools available but you’ll be moving around the studio quite a bit throughout the workshop.
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How early should I arrive for a workshop?
Please arrive a couple minutes early to leave time to settle in, but no earlier than 30 minutes before the workshop start time. We have a lot of fun stuff to do in just a couple hours and I want to make sure I don't keep you late! Follow the Gingerly Press sandwich boards at the address provided to lead you to my studio space.
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What do I do if I’m late to a workshop?
We’ve got a lot to do in just a couple hours, so please, please try not to be late! We will begin at the designated start time with introductions, a brief history of letterpress printing and a brief tour of the studio, then we will jump right into our print project! If you are more than 45 minutes late, you will be considered a “no show” and it will be too late to receive a refund, workshop credit, or begin typesetting & printing at this point.
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If I’m driving, where should I park at the studio?
Here at the Ice House Studios, we have a couple options for parking. We have a courtyard on 43rd Street (where your gps will take you for the studio address) with a couple off-street visitor parking spaces as well as handicapped spaces. However, if you don’t need handicap access, the best option is a free off-street gravel parking lot next to our building, off of Willow Street between 43rd & 42nd Streets. Lastly, there is plenty of free street parking around the studio building in Central Lawrenceville, but please note, if you park on Butler street, you’ll need to pay for your spot!
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What happens to a workshop if there is bad weather?
If I have made the judgement to still host the workshop, and you cannot make the event due to bad weather, I will offer you a workshop credit that is good for 60 days. If I have cancelled the workshop due to bad weather, I will offer you a full refund or a class credit that does not expire.
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Are these BYOB workshops?
Yes, workshops participants can BYOB if they choose! I will have bottle openers and ice in a cooler for those interested. I will also provide ice water, coffee and tea and a charcuterie board for participants. We will not be operating any printing presses with their motors for this workshop out of safety!
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What is your cancelling/rescheduling policy? How do I cancel or reschedule my workshop?
Gingerly Press reserves the right to cancel a workshop if fewer than 4 participants register, or in the event of dangerous weather conditions.
We require at least 3 days notice of cancellation to receive a full refund. Any cancellation less than 3 days prior to the workshop, will receive a workshop credit good for 60 days for any available workshop of equal value.
If you are more than 45 minutes late, you will be considered a “no show” and it will be too late to receive a refund, workshop credit or begin typesetting & printing at this point.
To cancel or reschedule a workshop, please email lindsay@gingerlypress.com.
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How many guests do I have to have to book a private party?
To book a private party, you need to have a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 12. Private parties can be arranged for any given day of the week, depending on my availability. Please fill out this Private Workshop Inquiry Form to inquire about a private party!