Pineapple Press & Design

09/02/2026

Hello, I’m Sven Olaf Nelson of and I’ve noticed a few new folks following along and wanted to share a little about me and in Ohio. Whether you like the look and feel of the old craft, in need of a unique way to add something special to your printed pieces, or your a letterpress printer yourself, theres a good chance I’ll talk about it here.
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If you have specific questions, make sure to DM me and I hope I can help. Check out my website [link in bio] and also some longer films on my YouTube channel [link in bio].

08/28/2026

Using a 100-year-old printing press to create your very own poster might be one of the most unique things to do in Toledo 👀

If you love art, design, creativity, the written word, or history, then this is definitely the place for you!

On every third Wednesday of the month, Pineapple Press & Design hosts ✍️ Wood Type Wednesday ✍️, a two-hour workshop teaching the basics of creating a poster on a printing press using wood type. You get to do everything from sketching out the design, placing the type in (just make sure it goes in backwards!), inking the type and then printing your poster!

Owner Sven Olaf Nelson makes the class truly memorable with fun history facts, incredible patience and a commitment to cultivating your creativity ☺️ We cannot hype up Pineapple Press & Design enough.

The next Wood Type Wednesday is on September 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! Book your spot for just $35 and step back into history on your lunch break.

Pineapple Press & Design also offers greeting cards, graphic design services, bespoke letterpress printing, and other additional workshops! Check out 👉 pineapplepress.net to learn more.

If making your own piece of art on a century-old printing press sounds like your jam, save this for later! 📌

08/28/2026

are such a fun way to introduce people to printing. Don’t just take my word for it, check out this great piece!

08/25/2026

September Workshop Schedule

Attend a workshop this September. Bring a friend or two. Get some food at one of the great places on Adams Street before or after. Make some memories (and some fun letterpressed ephemera).

September 11 - Open Studio - Afternoon
September 13 - Concerts & Lyrics Posters - Afternoon
September 16 - Wood Type Wednesday - Mid-Day
September 22 - Open Studio - Evening
September 29 - Birthday Cards - Evening

Fall Workshops
I'm planning my workshops for October - December and would love to know what you'd like to see offered. Simply reply to this email to share your ideas.

Looking for more events downtown? Check out downtowntoledo.org/events/list

There are 121 Days till Christmas

(eek). It's not too early to start thinking about your holiday plans. I'm currently booking holiday parties and accepting custom orders for holiday cards and gifts. Your December self will thank you for thinking ahead.

Shop Closed August 28 - September 7

Even letterpress printers need time away from paper & ink, so I'm letting you know that I'm taking some time away to be with family and travel West. I'll be checking messages - but any orders placed will be shipped or ready for pick up when I return. See you soon!

Click here for a free 10% off coupon at Pineapple Press & Design. Get 10% off Pineapple Merch the next time you visit!

08/21/2026

A question I received after posting a video last week pulling a proof of the “New Constellation Ampersand Flag” was “What are this orange stars and will they print?” They are stars I created to hold the negative space of the stars as I print the blue field. They are below so they will not print. I used the holes to melt bees wax with a heat gun. They stick great and won’t shift at all on the platen. Great solution, try it!

08/15/2026

First color proof of my “New Constellation Ampersand Flag” broadside project. I’m still working on it but really felt motivated to see progress by seeing ink on paper. It’s working and I love it. This is one of two passes I’ll make to each one using this R. Hoe & Co. iron hand press from the late 1800s. The red strips are fully locked in and ready, the blue field is what I’m still tweaking. I wanted to keep to all ampersands however the smaller sizes are sparse in my collection so I’ll pull out some 36pt to 72pt and make it happen.

07/31/2026

You are invited!

I'm proud to participate in The Arts Commission's first-ever printmaking festival.

This community event will feature live demos, hands-on projects, a vendor fair, music, food trucks and more.

Stop by to print your own ephemera and purchase letterpress posters, cards, and more.

Come celebrate Toledo's printmaking culture with me.

Check out our event on Saturday, Aug 1, 2026.

Click here for event details from Pineapple Press & Design!