Robert LoMascolo, proprietor of his own press in Aurora, and Lecturer at Wells College will speak on the history of letterpress printing, it’s relation to the museum’s collection, and its relevance to today. Robert will bring a small vintage printing press for a hands-on demonstration at the end of the talk.

Robert LoMascolo established The Press of Robert LoMascolo while studying Book Arts at Wells College in 2005. After graduating from Wells, Robert went on to complete a Masters Degree in Book Arts at The University of Alabama. After Alabama, Robert decided to return to the Finger Lakes and began collecting and restoring antique printing presses, eventually opening a purpose built antique print shop on Moonshine Road in Aurora. Robert has an international array of clients for his bookbinding, graphic design and printing work. His clients have included The Frick Collection, Princeton University, Suntup Editions and the Bodleian to name a few. Additionally, Robert teaches college level Book Arts courses at Wells College and occasionally offers workshops at his own shop.