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Postcard Printing Private Workshop in Druckwerk

Basel, Switzerlandby Lucinda Tanner

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English

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Overview

The workshop takes place in the former brewery, Werkraum Warteck pp, where artists, cultural workers, craftsmen, restaurateurs and creatives are based. The hand printing studio, druckwerk print and art, has existed there since 1995. Ideal for travellers who enjoy hands-on, creative activities that have a link to the cultural history of the city of Basel You will receive personalised attention & instruction in relief and letterpress printing techniques You will be guided in realising your own design, with plenty of reference material on hand for inspiration You will have the opportunity to select & mix colours

What's included

  • Guide
  • Materials including linoleum, paper & ink
  • Use of specialised printing press and other studio equipment
  • No food or drink is included but tapwater is available

Itinerary

Print your own personal postcards in a printmaking atelier located in Basel's liveliest contemporary cultural hub. Feel a part of Basel's 500 year plus printmaking history as you are guided by a local artist to use analogue printmaking techniques to produce your own unique memento. You will leave this private, hands-on workshop with your individual set of postcards to send out to friends and family or treasure as a souvenir. For ages 12 years and above, no experience required.

Meeting and pickup

Come to the entrance under the tower (NOT the entrance near the green stairway) and take the lift to the floor marked 'druckwerk'

End point

Come to the entrance under the tower (NOT the entrance near the green stairway) and take the lift to the floor marked 'druckwerk'

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For ages 12 years and above, no experience required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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