Category Archives: Announcements

APHA “Out of Sorts” Prints

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Randy

Members of the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Printing History Association, which includes us, put together a collaborative packet of prints as a group activity to do together during Corona Virus lockdowns. Thanks to Lead Graffiti in Delaware for putting … Continue reading →

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Print Shop Closed

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Randy

We’ll post a notice when we’re open again. Follow us on twitter @ConestogaPress there are some great special letterpress postings online that I’ll try to relay. Take care and be well.

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James Tshudy 1938 – 2019

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Randy

We note here with great sadness the passing of Jim Tshudy on July 18, 2019, a great friend to the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley and especially to the print shop and those of us who continue the work … Continue reading →

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Support a Letterpress Printer Today!

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Randy

We have a unique opportunity to support a printer and a hiker on Kickstarter. Lindsay Schmittle, owner, designer and printer of Gingerly Press is planning to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail next year. To support this effort she has started a … Continue reading →

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2016 Christmas Cards Available

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Randy

Starting Saturday, October 8, the 2016 Christmas cards will be on sale at the HSCV Library. Stop by to pick yours up. It’s a limited edition and we think we’ll sell out this year because there has already been a … Continue reading →

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Museum of Printing Soon to Re-open in Haverhill, Mass.

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Randy

Last Saturday I was fortunate enough to stop by the Museum of Printing, formerly of North Andover, Massachusetts; now just a bit further north in Haverhill, but conveniently located immediately off 495. They are in the process of moving since … Continue reading →

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Follow Bronstrup on Twitter

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Randy

Yes, Bronstrup, our 1850’s Iron Press is now on Twitter. He’ll tweet discoveries and unscheduled openings of the Print Shop at Conestoga Press. And he’ll follow other presses and letterpress tweets to participate in the conversation of the craft. Check … Continue reading →

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Printing Classes at .918 Club in Lancaster

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Randy

Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop The .918 Club in Lancaster is offering a great opportunity to learn all about letterpress. This workshop introduces the history and fundamentals of letterpress printing. Hand setting type, computer plate composition, proofing, lockup, and printing … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Randy
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Emanuel Rau Press on Loan

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Randy

The Emanuel Rau Press shown was converted by Harry Stauffer to demonstrate letterpress printing. We’re still trying to understand how the press was originally designed to function but plan to use it as Harry did, to demonstrate printing at various … Continue reading →

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