Eastern and Western Papermaking and Letterpress

Demonstrations organized by the Morgan Conservatory

Description

The Morgan Paper Conservatory will be demonstrating letterpress printing on their Vandercook proofing presses. Free print takeaways will be available. In the paper studio, there will be Eastern and Western paper production demonstrations.

About the Morgan

The Morgan Conservatory is the largest arts center in the United States dedicated to every facet of papermaking, book arts and letterpress printing and to cultivating the talents of established and emerging artists. An international destination that is free and open to the public, the Morgan Conservatory is a working studio, gallery, gathering place for the community, educational hub and purveyor of some of the finest handmade papers in the world.

Since opening to the public in 2008, the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation has been a rising star in the Cleveland arts community and the papermaking world. The Morgan Conservatory’s 15,000 square foot converted industrial space is home to professional and aspiring artists dedicated to the ancient art of papermaking, book arts and letterpress printing. The Conservatory has been transformed into an art facility with studios; an 85′ double-wall gallery; a space for community events; and a unique kozo garden was installed to grow fiber for specialized papers.

Time

11am-4pm Sunday

Location

1754 E. 47th St, Cleveland

(parking is in the back, accessible from E. 45th St)

Wearing face coverings and being up-to-date on Covid-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended at this location.