TACOMA WAYZGOOSE

2026

Tacoma Wayzgoose is a community letterpress, printmaking, and book arts extravaganza hosted by Write253. Meet local printers and view their wares, print your own keepsakes, make paper and bind books. A highlight of the weekend is steamroller printing, where local artists carve

2 x 3-foot sheets of linoleum and print on giant paper. It's pretty cool.

 MAY 1

10am-5pm

MAY 2

10am-5pm

MAIN LIBRARY

1102 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2026

We look forward to seeing you at Tacoma Wayzgoose on May 1 & 2!

Applications are now closed!

VOLUNTEER!

Tacoma Wayzgoose is always such a great event because of our awesome volunteers! This year, we will need more help than ever. Volunteer positions include:

  • Setting up
  • Education Day helpers
  • Information table and raffle sales
  • Clean Hands Crew!
  • Inking and screenprinting
  • Breaking down

To VOLUNTEER at Tacoma Wayzgoose 2025, please sign up by hitting the button to the right! Keep an eye on @tacomawayzgoose and @Write253 on Instagram for updates.

ARTIST & VENDOR LIST 2025

Here is a list of all our awesome artists and vendors this year!

Artists and vendors in   RED   will be at the event Friday and Saturday.

Artists and vendors in   BLUE   will be at the event Saturday only.


***Click on the artist's name to go to their site!***


STEAMROLLER PRINTERS 2025

STEAMROLLER PRINTING SCHEDULE!


FRIDAY, May 2


Erica Shirk & Scott Nelson             9:30-11:00am

Juan La Torre                                   10:00-11:30am

SAMI HS                                             11:00-12:30pm

Alex Munoz                                       12:00-1:30pm

Ray & Kage                                        1:00-2:30pm


SATURDAY, May 3


Audra Laymon                                     9:30-11:00am

Charles Wright Academy                  10:00-11:30am

Lincoln HS                                             11:00-12:30pm

Cole Blattenberg                                 12:00-1:30pm

Liz Morrow                                            1:00-2:30pm

Yoshi Nakagawa & Saiyare Refaei   2:00-3:30pm

SCREENPRINTING! - INFO COMING SOON

Tacoma WAYZGOOSE SWAP MEET



Join us for a special Letterpress & Printmaking Swap Meet as part of the Tacoma Wayzgoose celebration of print culture.

This is a gathering for printers, artists, collectors, and anyone who loves the craft of ink and paper. Bring your extra tools, type, presses, cuts, or equipment to swap, sell, or trade with fellow printmakers and enthusiasts.

Whether you're an experienced printer or just curious about the world of letterpress, this is a great opportunity to connect with Tacoma’s vibrant print community, discover unique equipment, and share knowledge with others who care about the craft.



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