Printing Press

Journey back in time and get hands-on with the Gutenberg Printing Press

History

Dr Johanna Green; Dr Jenny Clancy; Ann Gow

Lesson Details

Users are taken back to the origins of book printing, as they are guided through the operation of the Gutenberg Press, from typesetting and inking to operating the press by hand.

Our Printing Press lesson allows students to gain access to a two-pull press to and familiarise themselves with its form and function in ways difficult to achieve in real life. This hands-on, contextual learning activity consolidates theoretical and practical understanding of the printing process.

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Printing Press

Journey back in time and get hands-on with the Gutenberg Printing Press

Lesson Details:

Users are taken back to the origins of book printing, as they are guided through the operation of the Gutenberg Press, from typesetting and inking to operating the press by hand.

Our Printing Press lesson allows students to gain access to a two-pull press to and familiarise themselves with its form and function in ways difficult to achieve in real life. This hands-on, contextual learning activity consolidates theoretical and practical understanding of the printing process.

*Available now!

*Interested?

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