Classes and workshops. Custom pieces. Nesja Press is a letterpress design and printing studio based in Mount Horeb, Wisc. Owners, Christy and Paul Nesja, are Wisconsin natives and a married couple who enjoy collaborating together. Christy (she/her) earned a BFA with a concentration in graphic design from UW-Stout in 1991. She has a love for typography and relief printing.
“Stepping into my studi
o is like taking a step back in history. Using moveable wood and metal type, I’m passionate about preserving the artistry and craftsmanship of hand typesetting and letterpress printing. I enjoy bringing new life to vintage type and images through fresh combinations and compositions. I love playing with color and printing ink to paper. My collection of early to mid-twentieth century ephemera inspires me, as does nature, my faith and the people I meet. I strive for designs that will bring a smile, lift spirits and encourage the world to be kinder, more connected and joy-filled.”
Paul (he/him) earned a business administration degree from UW-Stout in 1990 and is a talented writer with a keen sense of humor. For fun he likes to enter cartoon caption contests and has won a number of the contests including The New Yorker contest.
“Nesja Press for me is the best of two worlds. I can help run the business side of it and I also get to have fun writing copy for some of the wonderful creations Christy comes up with. We’re like peanut butter and chocolate, two great things that are even better together!”
We have a small retail presence in these charming, locally owned Wisconsin shops:
Jangle Natural Living
134 East Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Driftless Historium Museum Gift Shop
100 S 2nd Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Anthology
230 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
