My husband is very much into typewriters; he currently owns about ten. One of my daughters has her own typewriter, which is the same model Kit Kittredge uses. You might have notice that the header for my blog also has a typewriter. The typewriter isn’t just for my header though, I own the real deal; the pink machine sits at my work station and gets used almost daily.
So obviously, when a Type-In was announced for Venice Beach, we were there! We were able to view a wonderful, short film about the world of typewriters, type on some interesting machines, and meet some of the people who both acted in and made the film.
After the Type-In, we took the kiddos to Venice. We let them get their feet wet and do some running around before heading back to the valley.
The Type-In was very interesting. It was a great addition to our homeschooling schedule for the week.
To watch the short film, please visit The Typewriter. For more detailed information on the event, you can visit Streamlines Deluxe.
Do you like to use a typewriter?
A Homeschool Mom 
I love typewriters as well, but alas, only own one old Royal. My kids are fascinated by it!
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Most kids are very fascinated with typewriters. We saw quite a few kids at the event yesterday.
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Oh how cool! My kids would have loved that! Looks like you all had a great time.
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We did, thanks! I am sure you would have had a great time too! Watch the film; it is very well done!
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How cool is that! My girls would have loved that field trip! What a great experience!
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I hate typewriters. Probably because I had to actually use one–it wasn’t a novelty. LOL! Liquid Paper was my best friend. I could put that stuff on without it glopping up my paper. I thought Smith-Corona Correction ribbons for typewriters were the most fantastic things ever invented.
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My kids would get frustrated if I forced them to turn assignments in from the typewriter, but it is only for personal use.
Incidentally, in the film, one gentleman points out that typewriters actually force people to become better writers. We are forced to slow down, think about what we are writing, and be more careful about our spelling. I think he has a valid point. When we can’t simply backspace, how many mistakes would we make?
Something to think about….
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Love it! We broke out my dad’s old typwriter last year after reading Kitt Kittridge. The click, click, click..ding was all we heard for months! My daughter, mainly, loved it!
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That is my house all day long! I’m glad your daughter enjoys it so much!
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