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Moveable Type Studio
Recommended for all ages
Experience the revival of letterpress printmaking
Housed in a custom 40′ shipping container, the Moveable Type Studio showcases authentic 19th century printing presses and typography archives. The fully mobile space is travelling Australia in 2025, with a residency at Queensland Museum Rail Workshops in August and September.
Discover the history and relevance of letterpress printmaking in a digital world, as the Moveable Type Studio offers traditional printmaking, tailored community demonstrations, and workshops for all ages and skill levels. Prepare to embrace letterpress, graphic design, and bookmaking during this extended stay at the museum.
Included with Museum entry. No bookings required.
Are you a teacher or educator?
Join us for a special PD and discover how printmaking and heritage sites can deliver cross-curricular outcomes in Visual Arts, History, and Design. Meet the Moveable Type Studio team, trial the process, and explore how your school can be part of this innovative pilot project.
Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025 (4:30–6:30 pm)
Location: Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, Ipswich (Moveable Type Studio container)
Cost: Free – materials + light refreshments included
Audience: Art, Design, History, Science teachers, primary educators (Years 5 & 6), secondary educators (Years 7–12)
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