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What the heck is 'Wayzgoose?' Party for printers and lovers of book art today in Carson
Two people talk printmaking.
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A celebration of printmaking and the book arts is coming to Carson on Saturday. The annual Wayzgoose celebration at the International Printing Museum has its roots in the 16th century, when printers of old would get a break from work ... and often have a little too much to drink.
What to expect: The festivities will include hands-on demos with presses, surplus wood and metal type supplies for sale, gallery tours, and more.
The International Printing Museum houses one of the largest collections of antique printing presses in the country.
Books are physical: Museum executive director Mark Barbour says kids enjoy connecting with the physical media, and he’s seen an explosion in interest from younger generations over the years. “It connects them in a tactile way with their eyes, their hands, their ears. And it becomes this experience where it’s not just their eyeballs on a screen. And they love it!” Barbour told LAist.
The details: The letterpress surplus sale and Wayzgoose celebration will take place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The International Printing Museum
315 W Torrance Blvd., Carson
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Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/letterpress-surplus-sale-wayzgoose-celebra-tickets-227832
Go deeper: Check out Huell Howser's adventure at the International Printing Museum for California's Gold.
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