Press into fall.

Get ready to make the most of the season—our Fall and Winter events and workshops are now open for registration and rsvps! From creative classes and hands-on learning experiences to community gatherings and seasonal celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, connect with local makers, or simply get inspired this fall and winter, our lineup has you covered. Don’t miss your chance to join in—spots fill up fast, so register early to secure your place!

Zine Fest 2022

Above is an hour long webinar Andrew Mecum hosted in the shop for the Sonoma County Library as part of the Santa Rosa Zine Fest 2022. At one point he takes words from the viewers and live typesets and prints, and the bulk run was available at the in person event to take home.

There is a Spanish translated version of the webinar HERE

Thanks again to all who helped make it happen, took the time to watch and we welcome any feedback.

new addition to the shop

If you follow us on instagram, you probably already got a sneak peek of the newest addition to the shop: a pin perforator dating back to 1888! This machine is perfect for stamp-making, but the Studio Printers have already come up with a few other ideas to test out on it — more on those projects to follow…

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Eric acquired the perforator through a printing auction, and it was shipped to us from Red Onion Press. Check out their blog to find out more!

Letterpress Art Quarterly Subscription

What if you could get art in the mail every three months? Original, limited-edition, letterpress art, printed by  local artists, poets, and printers? Our Letterpress Art Quarterly subscription lets you do just that. We encourage you to subscribe if you are looking for a fun way to support our organization and receive art in your mailbox, all year long. Check out what the past year's quarterly mailings looked like:

Quarter 1 Artwork by Jami Taback, Lyn Dillin, and Cheryl Pfeil von der Heyde   

Quarter 2 Artwork by Susan Amalia, Tiana Krahn, and Pauline Misner

Quarter 3 Artwork by judi goldberg, Brooke Holve, and Eric Johnson

Quarter 4 Artwork by Megan Arnold, Rod Buchignani, and Tami Lovett-Brumfield

Over 12 artists have signed on for another year of printing and mailing. If you haven't already, sign up for your mailings here.

North Bay Letterpress Arts Videos

Earlier this year we hosted the San Francisco video company Mission Pictures (disclaimer: my son Arne is one of the partners) for a day of filming as several of us worked and talked in the printshop. The result of their wonderful editing is three short films which enter the workshop at differing angles. One is a compilation of work practices & explanations giving a general view of the NBLA and its primary aims.

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Then there is a shorter video of judi goldberg typesetting a poem while explaining her fascination with the process.

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And finally a film of me working with my grandson Harldur while musing about letterpress and its virtues.

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Of course, this is just one afternoon, and there is much that goes on here that is not depicted…but, it’s a glimpse. And hopefully will be followed with other videos of the work and culture of the NBLA.