April 29th Tour is Sold out!
Contact Anna Doren to be added to the waitlist at adoren@hartcluett.org or call 518-272-7232 x111
*If you are unable to attend this event, please contact the museum for a refund by 5pm on 4/29.
Drinking History: Renascent Bookbindery Tour
When: Tuesday, April 29th, 7-9pm
Where: Renascent Bookbindery 1277 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180
Cost: $20/Member, $30/Non-Member
Purchase tickets online through the button below or call 518-272-7232
*Limited tickets are available for this tour!
For questions contact Anna Doren: adoren@hartcluett.org or 518-272-7232 x111
About The Event
Located in a historic fire department building, the bindery is one of Troy’s hidden gems. During the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to print on an iron hand press, trim the edge of a book on a 14th-century-style cutting machine, witness printer’s type being made by hand, and learn about the creation of books in both industrial and preindustrial styles.
Enjoy a private tour and a glass of wine with Tim James, bookbinder and founder of Renascent Bookbindery!
The Hart Cluett Museum Drinking History series brings people together to explore the history of Rensselaer County, outside of the museum. Deep dives, hot takes, and drinks for all!
Ticket purchase is required beforehand, limited tickets are available
Meet for this program at the Renascent Bookbindery (1277 Fifth Ave Troy, NY 12180) in South Troy, 2 ½ blocks south of Ferry Street, 2 blocks from the Gasholder Building
Parking is available in the building’s lot or on the street.
CHILDREN & SAFETY: This is an industrial facility and our equipment has no modern safety mechanisms, there are no barriers between visitors and equipment. When giving a tour we must concentrate on safely operating our antique equipment. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to supervise and maintain the safety of our young visitors at all times.
About Renascent Bookbindery
Renascent Bookbindery was founded by Tim James as a place where visitors can learn about the history of bookbinding and printing by interacting with the tools, and seeing the craft at work .
After a 30 year career as a bookbinder in San Francisco’s Mission District, Tim James traveled the east coast looking for a city with a lively downtown, and an appreciation of its industrial heritage. He settled in Troy, NY, whose 19th century brick buildings, and robust history of industry and bookbinding suited the vision perfectly. He began shipping in his vast collection of machines, equipment, artwork, and historical artifacts, setting up a fully operational 19th century bookbindery.
Read Paul Grondahl’s article about the tour in the Albany Times Union: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/tim-james-quest-bring-19th-century-bookbinding-18160585.php