Book Arts Studio
Access letterpress machines and other bookmaking supplies.
Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library, Second Floor, Room 2397View floorplan
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Experiment with hand set type and book making supplies in our Book Arts Studio, which includes more than 150 drawers of metal and wooden type and a few hundred pictorial ornaments.
What’s available
- More than 150 drawers of metal and wooden type
- Pictorial printing ornaments
- Chandler & Price platen press
- 2 tabletop platen presses
- 2 flatbed proofing presses
- Book making equipment and supplies
How to access
Access is mostly by appointment only. We also offer visits and workshops for classes. Please contact us at bookartsstudio@umich.edu for more information.
Open studio time — designed for both beginners and experienced users — is available during the fall and winter semesters on Tuesdays from 5-9pm and Fridays from 11am-4pm.
Extended access may be available to users who have significant experience.
Can’t make it to the Book Arts Studio? The Design Lab Workshop on Central Campus also contains a letterpress, typewriter, and other creative materials.