Learnapalooza: Paper Press

I made my third return to Learnapalooza in as many years. I think it's such a great program and I love participating.

This year I chose Letter Press Printing Greeting Cards at Double Trip Press and it was one of my favorite experiences!

We were able to press our paper, cut it, and score the paper. It was really fun to work on a real printing press where you roll the paper back and forth to ink and make the impressions. I'm always down to try something new!

If you're ever looking for a custom press printed invitation, business card, etc. check out Double Trip Press. We looked through some of Ryan's work while we were there and to say it's impressive is an understatement.

Learnapalooza will be in Wicker Park August 15 and Edgewater September 12. I highly encourage you to check it out!
(It's all free!)

P.S. Learnapalooza's of the past: Friendship Bracelets and Urban Sustainability (one & two)

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