Letterpress Things
An up-dated Store for the letterpress printer with type, tools, supplies and more now located in Holyoke, MA.
The wait is almost over!
After nearly a year’s time, Letterpress Things is about ready to reopen. For sure, the year-long relocation has been a physical, and at times, exasperating undertaking. It’s been a long wait for friends and letterpressers but one well worthwhile! The new location is in it’s final stage of readiness. You’re invited to a short photo tour in “John’s Blog” to get a glimpse of what awaits visitors once our doors reopen.
And when do the doors reopen?
Thursday, June 26th, Friday, June 27th, Saturday, June 28th and every Friday and Saturday until the end of July. This is a momentary departure from our previous “every other Saturday” schedule long followed in Chicopee. A detailed calendar of dates and open times can be seen on the “Open Dates” page.
Another temporary departure from the norm. . .
the Holyoke location is considerably smaller than Chicopee - much smaller! - as can be seen in “John’s Blog”. Frankly, our concern is a large turn-out on any one time/date could impact a visitor’s ability to move about or linger in one spot; to leisurely view counters and displays; poke about on shelves, pull out and peek in drawers; and/or just casually hang out!
We know visitors come from all over New England and beyond. A visit to Letterpress Things is a wonderful experience. . . a “bucket list” occurance for many! It’s a unique opportunity to be immersed around all things letterpress, to find and acquire one-of-a-kind items to basic supplies and tools. And, of course,long- time friends are eager to revisit and check out the new Letterpress Things 2.0!
During our reopening period, we would ask you contact us by email or text to make a “reservation“ for a particular 2 to 3 hour time period on a given day/date. If a time/date is being heavily requested, an alternate day could be suggested. Simply put, we want you to truly enjoy/experience your trip and time