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Jun
28
Thursday
Jun
28
Thu
Community :: Community Event
L&C Library Maple & Lead: The Making of a Book
6:30 PM
Lewis and Clark Library
Description:
Maple & Lead: The Making of a Book with Aaron Parrett

Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 PM

Large Meeting Room, Lewis & Clark Library

Aaron Parrett, winner of the Artist's Innovation Award, will read from "Maple & Lead" and talk about the process of hand setting the type and making a book from scratch. Aaron draws inspiration from older publications such as the Montana Post from the 1860s. Come see parts of his printing press and examples of the entire process. Free and open to the public.
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Age Group: Adults
Venue: Lewis and Clark Library
Address: 120 South Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406.447.1690

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