The Houston Book Arts Group at the Museum of Printing History was established in December
2005 to gather area artists whose work includes paper and book structures: printmaking,
bookbinding, calligraphy, papermaking, letterpress, collage, and so forth. Our members
number over 75, including instructors in the art departments of Houston’s universities,
professional designers, and other artists – interested beginners as well as those with
extensive experience. All are welcome at our monthly meetings, which are held the
first Thursday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m.
These meetings combine an opportunity to display ideas and recent projects, to foster working
connections among artists, and to teach and learn skills through hands-on workshops. The
hands-on portions of our meetings have included Group members teaching classes on bookbinding,
calligraphy, gilt stamping, paper decoration, letterpress printing, and many other techniques.
In addition, interested members have produced collaborative projects as part of Group
functions, and will be showing and selling their work at the Museum’s annual Book Fair.
Check this link for the Group's
website!