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Printing in Early Colonial New England (Online)
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Audience Age
Pre-teen through Adult
(note new email address: avarthistory@gmail.com)
Join Andy Volpe with an in-depth look at the Printing methods used in the New England (English) Colonies from the 1630s to 1790s, learn about the differences between Letterpress and Engraving printing, how they were used, and the impact each had as well as Newspapers, Magazines and other printed media and their use, popularity (or scarcity) in the Colonies as well as what was going on in Europe at the same time, with a focus on Massachusetts Bay Colony up to Paul Revere.
A great alternative program or suppliment to having Andy live in-person with his printing press setup.
Featuring images of surviving prints and art that can be seen in area museums and some of Andy's personal collection.
A Q&A session is certainly welcomed at the end of the presentation.
$200.
Program Length
30 mins to 1 hour
Zoom online account and related access/permissions and screen-sharing
Slide lectures are on Apple Keynote
Last Modified
08/10/2021
Recent Library/School Appearances by Andy Volpe: Art & History
Holden Senior Center (contact C. Nelson; Roman Legionary and Medieval Artist programs)
Holden, MA
(508)210-5570
The Oaks mansion (Daughters of the American Revolution Bigelow Chapter House; Paul Revere / Intaglio Printmaking demos)
Worcester, MA
(508)797-3530
Peabody Essex Museum (contact M. Winikates; Medieval Artist hands-on display)
Salem, MA
(508)745-9500
Boston College High School (contact E. Penarubia; Roman Legionary programs)
Boston, MA
(617)436-3900
Valley View School (contact S. Longvall; Roman Legionary programs)
North Brookfield, MA
(508)867-6690
Exeter High School (contact E. Ellis, Latin; Roman Legionary programs)
Exeter, NH
(603)395-2400
Bancroft School (contact H. Hall-Alicandro; Medieval Artist program)
Worcester, MA
(508)853-2640
Franklin Pierce University (contact J. Donelan; Roman Legionary and Medieval Artist)
Rindge, NH
(603)899-4000
Rice Public Library (Jennifer Kelley; Roman Legionary)
Kittery, ME
(207)439-1553
Oblate Retirement Home (Roman Legionary program)
Tewksbury, MA
(508)612-0405
Old Sturbridge Village (contact Jim O'Brien; Printmaking/Intaglio Printing demonstrations)
Sturbridge, MA
(508)347-0328
Leach Library (contact: Donna Plante; Roman Legionary program)
Londonderry, NH
(603)432-1132
American Inn Retirement Living (contact: Elizabeth Demerski; Roman Legionary program)
Southwick, MA
(413)569-1945
Mashantucket Pequot Museum (Printmaking in New England 1600-1770 demonstration)
Ledyard, CT
(800)411-9671
Storrs Library
Longmeadow, MA
(413)565-4181
Performer’s Contact Information
Andy Volpe: Art & History
Andrew Volpe34 Douglas Rd
Bldg. B Red Brick Mill
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(note new email address: avarthistory@gmail.com)
Lecture can be customized to focus on specific topics within the timeframe and context mentioned in the description.
Additional lectures on Printing history are in development.