There is a fabulous show up at Columbia College’s Center for Book and Paper Arts.  It’s all about Wood Type!  I’m organizing a trip for a small group of students to see the show and learn a little about ye ol’ printing process sometime next term.  Until then, check it out on your own or go see one of the corresponding talks:

Curator Tour and Open Studio event
Thursday, October 6, 6pm
Held in association with Chicago Artists Month
Join Wood Type, Evolved curator April Sheridan for an in-depth tour of the exhibition, and stick around for a special opportunity to view artist demos in our letterpress, binding and papermaking studios.
Location: Center for Book and Paper Arts

Visiting Artist Talk
Dafi Kühne, Sward Visiting Artist
Thursday, October 27, 6pm
Switzerland-based designer Dafi Kühne will discuss his innovative approaches to letterpress printing, drawing upon his seminal project Woodtype-Now!  Supported by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Chicago and Pro Helvetia.
Location: Center for Book and Paper Arts

For more info on the show: http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Interarts/events/exhibitions/index.php