The Printing Press Studio provides the campus community with hands-on opportunities to interact with and use several different types of printing presses and printmaking techniques.  The studio offers in-person guidance and assistance to the use of the equipment and materials in the studio. From Lego printing to setting type, there are several different types of experiences available.

The Studio is open for drop-in hours and by appointment.  Please send an email message to makerspace@pugetsound.edu with questions or to make an appointment.

The Reliance Press from Schneidewend and Co. was acquired by the library in 2017.  It was part of a collection of printing and press materials that were originally part of the Thornily Collection of the West Coast Paper Company.

Based on the early wooden hand press popular in the 18th century, the Book Beetle is a portable press ideal for teaching the basics on the parts and operation of a press.   

The Provisional Press was created to provide portable presses for learning and becoming familiar with printing presses and printmaking.

This table top platen press was acquired by Collins Library in 2009.
Table top platen presses were designed to be relatively portable, simple to operate and easy to maintain.  

The Printing Press Studio maintains a supply of paper, ink, and brayers for use in the studio.

For those interested in carving their own print blocks, there are a few sets of carving tools available for loan.

A small collection of lead type is also available.