Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop (Sydney Rare Book Week)
Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop (Sydney Rare Book Week) takes place on Mon, 19 Oct 2026 at 1:30 am (GMT+11) at The Print Studio, level 1, Fisher Library, University of Sydney in Sydney, NSW, and runs until 3:00 pm. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
Led by Brigitta Summers, this workshop teaches letterpress printing history using a 19th-century Albion press. Participants print their own memento while learning about the Piscator Press.
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Learn about the history of letterpress printing and print your very own memento. Led by one of the Library’s 2026 Printers in Residence, Brigitta Summers, this workshop will give you an opportunity to get hands on with our 19th century Albion printing press (known fondly as the Piscator Press). These workshops are capped at 8 participants. If you book and cannot attend, please cancel your ticket to give others an opportunity (alternatively, get in touch via email [email protected]). Sydney Rare Book Week 2026 This event is presented as part of the Sydney Rare Book Week program. Discover a range of free events across Sydney here. Stay connected with the Library • Become a Friend of the Library for free • Follow the Library of Instagram @sydney_library • Make an enduring contribution to scholarship by giving to the Library
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Details
- When
- Mon, 19 Oct 2026 · 1:30 am (GMT+11) · until 3:00 pm
- Where
- The Print Studio, level 1, Fisher Library, University of Sydney
- Address
- F03 The University of Sydney, Eastern Ave, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop (Sydney Rare Book Week)?
- Mon, 19 Oct 2026 at 1:30 am GMT+11.
- How much are tickets for Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop (Sydney Rare Book Week)?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop (Sydney Rare Book Week)?
- The Print Studio, level 1, Fisher Library, University of Sydney, F03 The University of Sydney, Eastern Ave, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia, Sydney, NSW.
- Where can I buy tickets for Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop (Sydney Rare Book Week)?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop (Sydney Rare Book Week) end?
- It runs until 3:00 pm.