by Noella Noelophile®
(Royalty-free image by Jennifer Smith from Pixabay.)
Remember the fun we had making Christmas crafts, when we were kids?
The International Printing Museum remembers.
Not only that–but they’re helping another generation of kids make those memories, this Saturday, December 9th, as they host their “Holiday Krazy Krafts Day“!
This is going to be fun for the entire family.
The museum’s website lists holiday-themed activities throughout this special event, which starts at 10:00, Saturday morning, and runs until 4:00 that afternoon.
Participants get to print letterpress cards, screen print t-shirts, marble paper (if they’re making gift wrap, those gifts may wind up being too pretty to open!), make bookmarks and special keepsakes, and more. The museum’s website also lists bookbinding, which may prompt young participants to create a special heirloom in their own words. (“What I Love About Grandma” comes to mind, but this is up to their creativity!)
(Royalty-free image by Peter H from Pixabay.)
Visitors to the Museum will also get to type on vintage typewriters, and special tours of the museum will be offered, throughout the day.
And if you’re not yet familiar with the International Printing Museum, you’re in for a treat.
As a 501c3 nonprofit, the museum fulfills their mission of bringing the history of printing and books to life for diverse audiences through historic re-enactments, hands-on workshops and other special events. The Museum hosts one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections of antique printing machinery and graphic arts equipment–much of which is still operative.
(Royalty-free image by Bruno from Pixabay.)
In other words, they go far above and beyond the museums you and I recall from our youth–where we could simply look.
This is a get-involved, get-busy-and-make-it-part-of-your-world museum–at Christmastime and year-round.
So bring your favorite small makers–or your favorite “crafty” ways, since all ages are welcome! This Saturday promises to be fun and festive at the International Printing Museum.
The International Printing Museum, located at 315 West Torrance Boulevard, west of Main Street, in Carson, hosts “Holiday Krazy Krafts Day for Kids” this Saturday, December 9th, from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $10 per person, and includes all activities. All ages are welcome! Here’s the link for more information.