From the original 15th century wooden handpress to the metal version designed in the 19th century, handpresses have been used to print everything from raffle tickets to the Declaration of Independence.

Clamshell boxes are used to store and protect precious objects—anything from books to a collection of artworks to sheet music.

Prep screens and print in MCBA's darkroom and screen print studio while enjoying the fellowship of other artists.

Bookbinding Lab provides access to basic binding tools, hot foil stamping machines, buttonmaker, and large tables.

Cut paper and book board using MCBA’s cutting equipment.

Marbling Lab provides individuals a fully equipped marbling station.

Set type, make polymer plates, and print on MCBA’s presses.

If you aren't already trained to use our paper beaters, here is your opportunity!

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a free tour of our studios.

Set type, make polymer plates, and print on MCBA’s presses.

Bookbinding Lab provides access to basic binding tools, hot foil stamping machines, buttonmaker, and large tables.

Beat fiber with MCBA’s Reina beater and two Valley beaters. Or, bring prepared paper fiber for sheet-forming.

Cut paper and book board using MCBA’s cutting equipment.

Prep screens and print in MCBA's darkroom and screen print studio while enjoying the fellowship of other artists.

Immerse yourself in the oldest form of marbling, suminagashi 墨流し (“spilled or floating ink”).

Letterpress 4 focuses on planning and printing an edition (or a group of identical prints).

The stiff-leaf binding is a non-sewn binding technique ideal for assembling printed sheets into a rigid, durable book.

Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this in-person workshop!

This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing.

Screen print your unique design on a set of three totes!