What makes Lindsay Schmittle with Gingerly Press a good neighbor?

Think those razor-sharp prints must be digital? Meet Lindsay Schmittle of Gingerly Press, who proves that century-old presses and hand-set type can outshine a screen. We invite you into her Lawrenceville studio to feel the rhythm of movable type, carved geometric blocks, and inks mixed by hand-then hear how this tactile craft becomes clean, contemporary art with real-world impact.

We trace Lindsay’s path from visual communications student to letterpress artist determined to “control the Control‑P.” She shares how adult-Lego layouts of vintage metal and wood type build each composition, why many people mistake the results for digital, and how polymer plate printing differs from true handset work. The conversation opens up to the heartbeat of her brand: sustainability and story. Every product plants a tree in a U.S. National Forest- over 4,200 so far- while the designs channel earth tones, outdoor textures, and a deep love for the trails around Pittsburgh. You’ll hear the backstory of her Appalachian Trail series, with a print for every hundred miles, created to spotlight the small wonders lost in the so-called green tunnel.

Community is the other pillar. Lindsay runs beginner-friendly workshops where you can lock up type, pull your own prints, and take home editions made on presses from the early 1900s. From monthly public classes to custom private sessions for friends, families, and scout troops, the studio becomes a space to slow down, connect, and learn by doing. We also trade favorite local hikes- Frick Park, Laurel Highlands, Allegheny National Forest-and talk about how time outdoors shapes design choices and keeps craft grounded.

If you’re curious about screen-free creativity, sustainable art, and the joy of making something you can feel, this conversation is your invitation. Explore Gingerly Press at gingerlypress.com, follow @GingerlyPress on Instagram, and join the monthly newsletter for studio stories and behind-the-scenes photos. If the show resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves good paper, and leave a quick review so more neighbors can find us.

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