Date & Time: Thursday, 29 May 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall (Meet in the Lobby!)
5111 Margaret Morrison Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Learn the fundamentals of traditional typesetting techniques in this interactive workshop. Engage with authentic materials, set a specimen sheet, learn about the lay of a type case, and discover the nuances that make printed words work.
*$10 cover charge requested (cash, check, or Venmo).*
RSVP REQUIREDDate & Time: Thursday, 12 June 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Text & conText Lab, Hillman Library (3rd floor), University of Pittsburgh
3960 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Discover the mesmerizing art of paper marbling in this engaging workshop. Experiment with colors, patterns, and techniques to create beautifully marbled paper, perfect for books, stationery, and decorative projects.
RSVP REQUESTEDDate & Time: Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall (Meet in the Lobby!)
5111 Margaret Morrison Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Explore type design creatively using LEGO bricks! This playful workshop offers a unique approach to understanding typography fundamentals. Build letterforms, experiment with modular design principles, and expand your understanding of form and structure. Children welcome (with adult supervision). Let us know how many will be in your party in your RSVP.
*$10 cover charge requested (cash, check, or Venmo).*
RSVP REQUIREDDate & Time: Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Paper + Dirt, 7105 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) and meet fellow bibliophiles at Paper + Dirt, a vibrant creative space dedicated to book arts and community gatherings. Details about activities and programming will be announced soon! Plan to bring a magazine or printed ephemera for a show-and-tell over snacks and drinks.
RSVP REQUESTED