About this workshop
In this workshop, you will have instruction in setting metal type and printing a poem by Thomas Traherne, using the hand-operated presses in the Bodleian Bibliographical Press, within the Bodleian Old Library. You will make a keepsake to take home.
This workshop forms part of Thomas Traherne 350, a week of events hosted by The Oxford Traherne, in collaboration with Brasenose College, to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the death of the poet and spiritual writer Thomas Traherne. Find out more about The Oxford Traherne, a collaborative, international project to edit the works of Thomas Traherne.
Speakers
Richard Lawrence is based in Hurst Street, Oxford, and has been printing letterpress for more than 30 years.
Dr Alexandra Franklin, Co-ordinator, Centre for the Study of the Book, Bodleian Libraries.
Dr Sarah Apetrei, editor with The Oxford Traherne and Senior Tutor and Fellow in Early Modern Christian Thought and Spirituality at Campion Hall, University of Oxford.
Booking information
Tickets: £5.
When you have booked your place, the ticketing system will send you an automated confirmation.
Location
The class will meet in the printing workshop, Schola Musicae, Bodleian Library. The room is accessible via a ground-floor entrance. Please report to the Bodleian Library Great Gate, accessed from Catte Street, upon arrival.
Schola Musicae, Bodleian Old Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
Wheelchair access
The Schola Musicae is wheelchair accessible.
