Workshop: printing

rue d'Aspach - Station in front of the Saint-André Institute
68700 Cernay

The theme of this workshop: History

Children will be able to discover the secrets of typography, which is a printing process with a raised printing form. The workshop will show them how the pages were composed in typography, with movable characters, lines, electroplating plates. This very fun workshop highlights each of the participants when they print their proof on a hand press, on a paper of their choice. The proofs are given to the children at the end of the workshop.

Objective and educational tools:

  • Develop your curiosity and autonomy,
  • Drawing board,
  • Educational file.

Note:

  • Accompanied by TTDA volunteers


Parking

Visit formulas

Educational visit, Guided tour for groups by appointment
Duration of the visit: 45 minutes

Practical information

Location: On the route of the Thur Doller Train of Alsace from Cernay
Group workforce Mini: 24

Children (ages) concerned: from 7 to 12 years old

Opening hours

from Wed 01/01 to Wed 31/12/2025:
from Thu 01/01 to Thu 31/12/2026:

Pricing

From €2 per child
Marketing: Reservation at the Tourist Office
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