Printmaking History Lecture

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Discover the history of printing and printmaking in Chicago at Spudnik Press! Patti Swanson, a letterpress printer, Spudnik board member, and founder of Chicago for Chicagoans joins us to present a laid-back lecture on printing history. You’ll learn about printmaking’s earliest origins, the role of printmaking in Chicago history, and how the discipline inspired unique forms of architecture Chicago is known for around the world.

After the presentation, in-person attendees can watch and participate in a letterpress printing demonstration to create a one-of-a-kind take-home print made with Spudnik’s historic type collection!

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Programs at Spudnik Press are partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Driehaus Foundation, and the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation.

This project is partially supported by a Chicago Arts Recovery Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.