Letterpress Demonstration
Join Central Print’s Director Marie Oberkirsch for a printmaking and book binding activity. Stop by and print your own cover using type and ornaments. Then bind a small pamphlet stitch journal using the cover you created.
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Marie OberkirschExecutive Director
Marie is a maker, collector, and teacher holding a BFA from the University of Kansas in Textile Design and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Fiber. Her understanding of pattern, printing, and weaving combined with her passion for artifacts led her to the art of letterpress printmaking. With an extensive background in non-profit arts and event management, Marie is committed to preserving and promoting letterpress printmaking through education, public programs, and restoration.
Central Print is located in St. Louis’ Old North neighborhood.