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Printer's Apprentice

Length: 1.5 hours
Age: 8 to 14 years

Imagine stepping into an 1850s newspaper print shop and making your own birthday party souvenir! Children learn the art of typesetting and printing using the 1845 printing press and have fun creating a piece to take home. The program includes a second activity. There are three to choose from: Children may write with a steel nib pen, illuminate historic prints or make thaumatropes. (Please note: everyone will do the same second activity).

Price: $150 for up to 12 children
Additional children: $15 each to a maximum of 28
Room Rental: $50 per hour
Availability: Party program is available year-round, weekend mornings
Things to know:
  • Two weeks booking notice is preferred
  • Payment is due on arrival
  • Decorations and supplies are the responsibility of the organizer, however due to the historic nature of our site, decorations must not be applied to walls windows etc.
  • All guests will do the same second activity, which must be chosen at time of booking