An Introduction to Letterpress Printing

One day letterpress printing workshops are now being offered in the "Mark Twain Room" in

the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nevada.Learn the basics of the 550+ year old art and craft of Letterpress Printing from Steve Robison, an experienced letterpress printer.

Be able to walk away with a special hand printed piece to share with your friends and family.

On the day of the workshop, we ask that you bring a short, one or two line favorite quote or saying to set in type (we'll supply the type!). Also, please bring a bag lunch to eat during the workshop. And wear some old clothes in case some ink gets into places it isn't meant to be!

We ask that you bring a favorite quote to set in type (we'll supply the type!).

The workshop fee is $25 for nonmembers, $20 for Fourth Ward School Museum members, for one of the Saturday Workshops listed below. Each workshop will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm :

May 31, 2025

July 26, 2025

August 16, 2025

September 28, 2025

November 1, 2025

For adults 18 or older. Those younger than 18-years-old may participate if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Because the instructor has limited supplies and tools, walk-ins cannot be guaranteed a space. It is encouraged that you reserve your seat ahead of time.

Sign-ups will only be taken up to 3 days before the workshop date, to allow the instructor time to prepare the necessary equipment and supplies needed

Historic Fourth Ward School Museum

537 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

Letterpress Workshop Information

Host or Publisher Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives