So many great Things are happening at the Common press!
Classes & Workshops
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced printer our workshops offer a welcoming space to learn, experiment, and connect with others. Scholarships are available.
Letterpress 101: April 25, 26 & 27 | $350
Letterpress 101 is three days of hands-on experience and instruction in the techniques and versatility of letterpress typesetting and printing. The class familiarizes students with the Mancos Common Press equipment and facility, including our three historic presses, metal & wood type collections, paper cutting equipment and all the necessary tools and gear involved in the letterpress printing process. No previous experience required!
Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking: Saturday, May 3 | $75
Learn the basics of intaglio printmaking! This class includes a brief overview of the history and different types of intaglio printmaking before diving into a beginner-friendly drypoint project. Everyone will be able to experiment with carving and printing techniques as we go through the full printmaking process together.
We are active:
Learn about our programs and more
The Mancos Common Press is a hub of creativity with a robust schedule of programs and events, including:
Memberships
Private Assisted-Printing
- Tours
- School Groups
Artist in Residence Program
Upcoming Events
June 7 & 8: Four Corners Studio Tour. MCP will be a part of this county-wide event with artists showing their process and selling things they’ve printed.
June 21: BurroFest. Town-wide festival with burros, art market, food and music. Look for burro-related printed items in our retail area!
June 23 – July 2: MCP Artist-in-Residence with printer Edie Overturf.
July 9-12: Mesa Verde Writers Conference and Festival. The conference will be held in the Commons July 10th and 11th and the Festival will be a town-wide event with workshops, talks, and all things book and writing related on July 12.
Experience the Mancos Common Press
Discover the rich history of the Mancos Times-Tribune Building and the Cranston newspaper press, both beautifully restored by the Mancos Common Press nonprofit. Enjoy a free tour to see how artists bring new life to antique presses.
Looking for a space to gather? Rent the Mancos Commons for meetings, retreats, or small events in a bright, welcoming setting just steps from the Mancos River.
Tours
Space Rental
Group Printing Experiences
Private Assisted-Printing
w Gift Cards!
Give some one a gift card redeemable on letterpress classes, artist membership fees, and even our amazing hand-printed letterpress merchandise! Buy Mancos Common Press gift cards online today.
The Mancos Commons is rising up on Grand Avenue!
Help us reach the final funds for this downtown Mancos project.
Be a part of supporting Mancos Common Press in raising the last 5% needed for our $2,600,000 goal for the Mancos Commons project, a mixed-use two-story development in the heart of downtown Mancos, providing workforce housing, expanded workshop space, as well as retail and office space. Learn more about the project here.
We are active: Learn about our programs and more
The Mancos Common Press is a hub of creativity with a robust schedule of programs and events, including:
- Public School Classes
- Community Classes
- Artists In Residencies
- Demo Days and Pop Up Shops
- So much more!
Stay tuned for these upcoming events
- Ongoing monthly Press Club Gathering – 4th Thursday of every month, 5-7pm.
- Printing for Community Change – rescheduling soon w/Annie Seder
- Visiting Artists – Herstory Community Printmaking – June 2-4
- Herstory Evening Artist Talk at the Community Center June 2nd 7pm
- BurroFest Print Demos – June 17th
- Grand Summer Nights Hands on printing events July 8, 15, & 22
- Artist in Residence – July 22-30 w/- Melissa Morgan
- Letterpress 101 – July 14-16 & Sept. 8-10 w/Rosie Carter
- Printers Pop-up – August 12th
- Moku Hanga Japanese Printmaking – Oct. 19-22 w/Leon Loughridge
Stay up to date on events at the Press – sign up for our monthly Newsletter!
Historic Preservation
Artists in Residence
Our Programs
The Mural
Press Club
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Even a small contribution makes a big impact.
Every contribution helps.
The Mancos Commons is an approved CO Enterprise Zone Project
The Cranston Press
Our working Cranston Press stands close to 8 feet tall and few still exist nationwide. This press is capable of producing prints of up to 24-by-36 inches, the size of a full newspaper spread. It is a rare privilege to have access to a huge letterpress like this and a wonder to see it in action.
PRESERVING OUR HISTORIC PAST
• This project is paid for in part by a History Colorado – State Historical Fund grant. •