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July 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

$15

Presented By Arion Press

Join Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture’s resident organization, Arion Press, a fine art, handcrafted artist book publisher, for tours.

Arion Press Public Tours FEATURES

See the last unified hot metal type foundry, letterpress workshop, and bindery all under one roof in daily operation in the U.S. Learn how Arion makes books by hand.

Visitors receive an in-depth overview of the process of making books in Arion’s historic workshop and a sneak peek of current publishing projects in process in Building B, First Floor.

Plan Your Visit

Event Details

Date

Saturday; July 18, August 15, September 19, November 21, and December 19, 2026
Thursday; August 13, September 10, October 1, November 12, and December 10, 2026

Time

The 45-minute tours occur every second Thursday and third Saturday of the month;
Thursdays: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.