
Printmaker for a Day: Traditional Letterpress Experience
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Historical Tours
Short term availability
Zombie
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
Craft Classes
About this experience
Step back in time to the golden age of analog craftsmanship at a traditional print shop in Ljubljana. Hands-on and immersive, this experience invites you to try your hand at the historic art of manual typesetting and printing.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EXPERIENCE:
- BECOME A PRINTER FOR A DAY: Step into the shoes of a traditional typesetter, designer, and printer under the guidance of a master artisan.
- HANDS-ON CRAFTSMANSHIP: Open drawers packed with historic lead and wooden letters, set your type, mix the ink, and operate authentic vintage machinery.
- CREATE YOUR OWN SOUVENIR: Design and physically print your own high-quality poster featuring the Slovene alphabet to take home.
- LINGUISTIC INSIGHTS: Discover fascinating quirks and stories behind the unique Slovene language as you align every letter.
- AUTHENTIC WORKSHOP: Experience a rare, working heritage space filled with machines rarely seen outside museum displays.
Location
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Price
$297.17/ person
Duration3h
Categoryculture