Current Events & Trends | June 13, 2012 | Rebecca Rego Barry

Printing Arts Fair This Weekend

The Museum of Printing in North Andover, Massachusetts, will hold its ninth annual printing arts fair this Sunday. This free event has live demonstrations of letterpress, intaglio, papermaking, and typemaking, and it's perfect for families. If you're in the area, check it out!

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