Learn the art of traditional papermaking—filtering paper fibers, molding your sheet, and pressing it into shape. After that, step inside our historic Print Shop for a guided tour, hear fascinating stories about the evolution of printing from a PhD historian, and print your own postcard on one of our antique printing presses.
Designed for homeschool students ages 10-14!
Come dive into the past with our brand‑new immersive workshop, created especially for older students eager to roll up their sleeves and get hands-on with history.
In the first hour, you’ll learn the art of traditional papermaking—filtering paper fibers, molding your sheet, and pressing it into shape. After that, step inside our historic Print Shop for a guided tour, hear fascinating stories about the evolution of printing from a PhD historian, and print your own postcard on one of our antique printing presses.
What you’ll make:
- Two sheets of handmade paper to take home—one embedded with flower seeds to plant later if you choose
- A hand‑printed postcard created on our authentic antique presses
Shopping: At the end of our program, you are welcome to stop by our General Store. The store features nostalgic and reproduction items, historical toys and games, books, candy, and many other unique gift items. The General Store accepts cash and all major credit cards. Proceeds from sales in the General Store help support Cracker Country’s education programs.
Questions? Please email us at Museum@floridastatefair.com.
