Open Studios – (Risograph Only)
More InfoGet access to the artist studios at the Museum for your book arts projects!
Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off the price of tuition. Advanced registration is required. Please call (713) 522-4652 to register.
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Paper Marbling
More InfoHave you wondered how those beautiful marbled patterned papers are made? In this hands-on one-day workshop, instructor Tony Vela will show you how! The class will start by going over the preparation of materials, including the carrageenan bath, alum treatment of your paper, and getting pigments to the right state ready for marbling. You’ll learn […]
Instructor Bio
Tony Vela
Tony Vela is part of a 2nd generation family of bookbinders that have proudly served the greater Houston area for nearly 50 years. He splits his time between the two binderies, the family business in Missouri City, The Bookbindery, and Vela Custom Bookmakers in Houston at Spring Street Studios. At Vela Custom Bookmakers, their specialty and what they are known for is their restoration and rebind services. They are most proud of their attention to detail and craftsmanship, and their family heritage as bookbinders. They hope to continue that with their children for the next generation.
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Introduction to Risograph (Youth)
More InfoThis workshop will be held in-person at The Printing Museum (3121 San Jacinto St) All times are US/Central time zone Are you curious about why the risograph is all the rage with artists? Whether you’re interested in making zines, posters, hand drawn prints, or photographic work, this course offers an opportunity to try out this […]
Instructor Bio
Chelsea Clarke
Chelsea Clarke is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where she investigated the intersections of various media such as print, fibers, ceramics, and drawing. Her conceptual practice mirrors this multidisciplinary approach as it focuses on discrete yet intertwining identities and their effect on her daily life. She attended undergraduate at Virginia Commonwealth University where she also finished a post-Baccalaureate degree in Nonprofit Management, which she plans to use in order to found a radically accessible artist residency. As a Houston native, she is thrilled to return to her hometown and become a part of Texas’ vibrant artistic community.
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Pulp & Print
More InfoPull paper and letterpress print in this two-day workshop! This workshop offers students the opportunity to experience an express version of two of our popular offerings: papermaking and letterpress printing.
Instructor Bio
Jessica Snow
Houston based printmaker and graphic designer, Jessica Snow, has been working with relief printing methods since childhood. She loves combining modern and traditional techniques to create images that reflect her curiosity about the world, our relationship to it and each other, and the stories we tell ourselves about that interplay. She is the studio manager for The Printing Museum and teaches courses in letterpress and relief printing.
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Learn Letterpress 3: Multi-Color Registration
More InfoMay 9, 5:30 – 9:00pmMay 10, 5:30 – 9:00pm All times are US/Central time zone Learn the tips and tricks to take the frustration out of aligning multiple colors in your letterpress prints. In this class students will split up amongst platen and cylinder presses and learn the similar techniques to getting that beautiful, perfect […]
Instructor Bio
Jessica Snow
Houston based printmaker and graphic designer, Jessica Snow, has been working with relief printing methods since childhood. She loves combining modern and traditional techniques to create images that reflect her curiosity about the world, our relationship to it and each other, and the stories we tell ourselves about that interplay. She is the studio manager for The Printing Museum and teaches courses in letterpress and relief printing.
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