The LIA (NSW) is hosting a tour of the Penrith Museum of Printing on Wednesday 8th November and places are limited so early booking is recommended.
“This is a rare opportunity to view a unique working Museum and learn why Letterpress is making a comeback and the niche market it now plays in, along with hearing about the growing demand for training courses,” says Mitch Mulligan, NSW Committee member.
The museum houses five printing presses, including an early Albion press based on Gutenberg’s original design, a Treadle Platen, a Heidelberg, a Vertical Miehle and a Wharfedale newspaper press.
“We will see several presses in operation, plus hand type setting, which was the method used from 1450 until around 1880, when the Linotype machine was developed,” says Mulligan.
‘The LIA’s very successful recent dinner meeting provided a glimpse into the future of printing and this visit will give is a look into the past, where printing has come from and how our industry has developed.”
Penrith Museum of Printing
Wednesday 8th November at 6.00pm
Cnr Mulgoa Road and Ransley Street
Penrith 2750
Followed by dinner at Club Paceway, next to the museum.
The cost is $40 for LIA members and $50 for non-members.
Reply to Mike Williams no later than 5pm Friday 3rd November.
Fax: (02) 9648 1258 or email nsw.secretary@lia.com.au
Print21 magazine editor Andy McCourt visited the newly re-opened museum in August.