Broadsides & Signs with Catherine Royer & Phil Driscoll

Saturday, December 7th, from 9:30a - 1:00p

Ages:  15+ years old

Popular in the 16th to 19th century England and common in America during the War of Independence, printed broadsides were the social media of their day. Meant to be pasted on walls or handed out on public streets, they were announcements, ads, satirical ballads, or commentary. In printing, "broadside" still describes a large sheet of paper printed on only one side. Time travel with us to print your own using a large movable type and one of our proofing or sign presses. Supplies provided. Come with an idea of what you'd like to print. Beginners or experienced are welcome. 

Please know the Print Studio is in a historic building with steps.

Make a Custom Signature Book or Chapbook

Saturday, December 14th, from 10a - 2p

Ages:  16+ years old

Are you a poet or writer? A collector of poems or quotes? Do you have digital photos or prints you’d like to preserve in printed form? A trove of old family photographs or letters to turn into a keepsake?  You can make a small, custom, handbound book to contain any of those or a blank book to journal, draw, paint, and collage in at your leisure.

This session is ample for making a blank book. To assemble a book with imagery or content, you’ll need to come with those sized pages—and there are ways we can help you with that. If you are interested in assembling a book with content, email the office for further instructions.

The Print Studio is in a historical building and has steps.

Taught at Tink and the Frog in downtown Adrian, 128 E MaumeeLearn what an amazing fiber wool is! Beginning and continuing students who wish to grow totheir spinning skills are invited to join the class. Using vintage spinning wheels learn how to prepare wool, make thread, ply and yield yarn suitable for knitting and crocheting or other fiber arts. Washed and carded prepared wool will be provided. Short introductions about natural dyeing and felting will be interspersed.Thursdays March 6-27, 5-7pm