Excited to start restoring a recently acquired C. Foster Washington Iron Press. At 23” x 31”, the Foster, manufactured in Cincinnati, offers versatility in what you can print. As with any machine that enters our restoration shop, a lot of work must come first. Stay tuned.
A poem by famed NY editor Robert H. Davis (1869-1942), written for R. Hoe Co., the giant printing-press manufacturer in the 1910s. Since then, it has appeared in about 1,600 papers, printed in the millions, often paraphrased, and translated into many languages.
#printinghistory
This Friday, we flash back to spring 2025: we joined Heidelberg’s 175th anniversary celebration with a poster showing the evolution of the brand’s logo. We tasked the fully restored 1920 Heidelberg Exquisit Cylinder Press with printing it. #printinghistory #printingmuseum
Here is an unintentional mini United Nations corner, featuring #Germany (Krause Gold Press), #Switzerland (Muller E3), #Netherlands (Mercedes Cylinder), and #USA (Miehle Verticals). What could they be discussing: #Ukraine, #Iran, or #football?
#printingmuseum #UnitedNations
Thank you, Oakville Lakeside Residents Association, for introducing our Museum in the Fall 2026 Newsletter. Special thanks to Hazel Cole for writing the article. The museum is open weekdays, 10 am to 4 pm, by appointment. Book your tour by emailing [email protected].
Beverly Allen is returning to PE&F 2026 and will present the highly anticipated Grunge In A Good Way workshop. Nature has been a focus throughout her work, with collections across Canada, the US, and overseas.
Thrilled to have Will Rueter of Carpe Librum, formerly Aliquando Press, back at #PEF2026! Established in 1962, Aliquando Press, now Carpe Librum, has made its mark internationally, earning recognition from collections and libraries worldwide.
#printingmuseum #Culturedays2026
Delighted to have you join us at this year's Print Expo & Fair! Welcome back, Shauna - we can't wait to catch up with you and check out your new cards and latest creations from the Backyard Paper. #printingmuseum #printinghistory #CultureDays2026 #OakvilleON #greetingcards
Did you know that World Cyanotype Day falls on Sat, Sep 26 this year? Join Stu’s workshop and share your art with a global community of artists to celebrate the #cyanotype process. howardironworks.org/hiw-pef2… #workshop #printexpo #PEF2026 #CultureDays2026 #worldcyanotypeday
Not just a pretty picture. Make a poster with paint, markers, chalk, words and images from magazines and newspapers. Add layers; subtract layers for that grungy look. A little #graffiti, a little #grunge - a lot of fun.
howardironworks.org/hiw-pef2…
#CultureDays2026 #PEF2026
Margot Cudmore of Pomegranate Letterpress will be leading the Mini Book Workshop at the PE&F 2026. Together, you will craft delightful handbound mini books that you can use, showcase, or gift to someone special: howardironworks.org/hiw-pef2…
#workshop #printexpo #PEF2026 #CultureDays
Meet Ashley Andrews, a printmaker who is leading a workshop in which the ancient printing method meets a 21st-century 3D-printed press, the #PicaPress. The link to Ashley's workshop and others is: howardironworks.org/hiw-pef2… #printingmuseum #printexpo #PEF2026 #CultureDays
Join us at our museum on Saturday, September 26, from 10 am to 4 pm for the Print Expo & Fair 2026. Exciting activities await. For complete details: howardironworks.org/hiw-pef2…. PE&F is a community-focused gathering, held in conjunction with #CultureDays2026,
Happy 4th of July to our American friends from all of us at @HowardIronWorks Printing Museum!
#woodcut #letterpress #USA250 #IndependenceDay #July4th
Excited to share that the #Canadian #Letterpress Alliance bundle No. 3 has just arrived. This compilation features a collection of beautiful, quirky, and patriotic pieces, with some that are simply artful.
#printingmuseum #printinghistory #letterpress #TGIF
Making a statement through letterpress printing is certainly less hazardous than climbing up the Empire State Building. 😊 This was a submission to the Canadian Letterpress Alliance Bundle - Jan 2026.
#printingmuseum #printinghistory #letterpress #woodtype #PowerofLove
The Oakville Symphony Orchestra graced our museum with a candlelight concert - AFTER DARK – A Tribute to Spring, conducted by Lorenzo Guggenheim, featuring #Vivaldi, #TheBeatles, #Queen, #ABBA, etc, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. #candlelitconcert #FourSeasons #printingmuseum
The event saw a great turnout and was sponsored by Rolls-Royce, which added a special touch with the Black Badge Ghost's visit. #candlelitconcert #symphonyorchestra #RR #GhostBlackBadge #FourSeasons #TributetoSpring #printingmuseum
Excited to share a sneak peek of the Spring/Summer submission to the Canadian #Letterpress Alliance Bundle. Featuring a combo of #woodtype, #metaltype, and a quintessential Canadian scene depicted in a vintage copper electrotype. #printingmuseum #printinghistory
































