UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY

Looking for a unique, hands-on creative experience?

Private Print Parties offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to step into the world of traditional letterpress printing while having fun with friends, coworkers, or family. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or planning a team-building event, Private Print Parties bring creativity, history, and hands-on fun together in a way that no other activity can.

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  • A Print Party at Bruno Press is a hands-on, interactive letterpress experience where you and your group get to design, set, and print your own custom posters using vintage printing presses, lead and wood type, and hand-carved linoleum blocks.

    Private Print Parties are all about getting your hands inky, making something awesome, and having a damn good time doing it. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind letterpress poster and an unforgettable experience to match.

  • Print Parties are perfect for:

    • Corporate & Team-Building Events – Bring your team together in a vibrant, creative setting. Strengthen collaboration, boost morale, and leave with a custom-printed poster as a keepsake.

    • Birthday Parties – Skip the usual birthday dinner and do something unique—print your own birthday-themed posters!

    • Wedding Parties – Design a print to celebrate the big day, or create keepsakes for the wedding party.

    • Anniversary Celebrations – Memorialize your love story and create a unique memory with your guests.

    • Friends’ Night Out – Tired of the same old hangouts? A Print Party is a great way to drink, snack, and do something different together.

    • Family Reunions – Make a print that commemorates your time together—way cooler than matching T-shirts.

    • Schools & Student Groups – Perfect for students, clubs, and getting kids in the shop to learn with their hands.

    • Nonprofit & Fundraising Groups – Host a party that connects your team and showcases all of your hard work.

    …and much more! Private Print Parties are perfect for ANY group that is looking for a fun, hands-on, and creative experience!

  • Not at all! Print Parties are designed for everyone, from complete beginners to seasoned artists. As long as you are over 12 years old you can do this. Try something new and be brave!

  • Each group will work with Mary Bruno before their party to discuss and design a poster that embodies the spirit of your group. Check out some of the examples below for poster ideas and inspiration!

    On the day of your party, you’ll experience the magic of the print shop, the legacy of Bruno Press, and the craft of traditional letterpress printing. Groups will get their hands dirty by learning how to set type, inking up the press, and learning how to pull their own prints.

    Print Parties last 3-4 hours, so bring snacks, drinks, and/or a lunch for everyone to enjoy in the shop or on the beautiful patio.

  • Click the button below and reach out! Please provide a few ideal dates for your party, how many people will attend, and share a little bit about your group and who you are. From there, we’ll work on creating something awesome together.

PRINT PARTY PRICING

 
 
 

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Our communications and marketing team enjoyed a private print party at Bruno Press where we experienced the craft of classic letterpress printing and got some lessons in loving your career at the same time. Under Mary’s careful and colorful guidance, we typeset custom team posters and took turns printing copies on a classic, carefully preserved, century-old letterpress. Mary had our team laughing and learning the whole time – she’s just the right blend of educator and entertainer! 

The artistry that goes into each handcrafted, printed project was impressive. If you’re looking for a non-typical team building activity, this is a unique hands-on experience that your team will relish. You will step back in time, get a lesson on a career with heritage and heart, and create something beautiful together.

BROOKE HEILMAN

Business RETREAT

A group of us came together at Bruno Press to surround and encourage a good friend navigating a difficult diagnosis.  Mary created amazing space for inspiration and expression, both at the press and for the hours we spent in easy conversation. Our friend chose words for our poster that have become important to all of us, and at the end of the evening each of us had a renewed sense of friendship and support.  This was such a memorable way to be together. Something about the creative process freed us to be focused and present with one another in especially deep and important ways.  Thank you, Mary!  Your Private Print Parties are a rare and beautiful experience!

ANNELISE BERGSTROM

Church Group

We had a blast at Bruno Press with Mary during our Print Party! The Redhead Creamery team got to create our very own custom posters, and it was so much fun! Mary was an amazing guide, and we appreciate her expertise and creativity.

The whole experience was “kickass”, and we highly recommend it to anyone who wants to tap into their creative side and have a great time. We loved seeing our our work come to life on the posters, and it was awesome to learn more about the printing process. Thank you so much to Mary at Bruno Press for making this experience unforgettable! We can't wait to come back for more printing fun!

ALISE SJOSTROM

Business retreat

 

40th Birthday printing party was unique, hilarious, and lots of memories shared and new ones made! It was a very cool event in a very cool shop. I recommend and would do it again.

MARY K.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

The hands-on experience that Mary Bruno provided for Boys & Girls Club members was amazing. Mary kept them all fully engaged and interested in learning about the process of printing. Being able to watch each member proudly bring their own poster home with them was the perfect ending to a great field trip! I highly recommend you plan your next field trip to Bruno Press!

ALISON U.

STUDENT GROUP

Creating a print with Mary Bruno was so much more than a print party.  We came from all over MN to try something new for She Ascends.  We learned, we laughed and we listened to Mary share her story and passion.  We not only created a one of a kind print, we connected while we created art together.

LISA T.

INDIVIDUAL GROUP