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ABOUT THE PRESENTER - Dan BostonDan is an active volunteer printer and instructor in the museum’s letterpress studio with long-time interests and experience in hand-set letterpress type and platen press operation. Currently, he prints in his own studio using lead type and photopolymer plates on tabletop presses, entirely for enjoyment. As a teen, he had […]
Do you have a press that could use some added electrical grounding? Studio Manager Jessica Snow will share her recent experiences updating the wiring on two Vandercook SP-20 motors to add ground. She will also be joined by electrician, Chris O’Donnell. At the end, we’ll have time for Q&A. REGISTER » https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/tpm-talk-how-to-stay-grounded/2939975 The event is […]
This class is full, but consider our next Follow-Along-Friday on Dec 9th where we'll be doing Holiday Origami. Or the next instance of the Fishbone Fold book will be Feb 24th, 2023 - sign up now! Gather your supplies and follow along with us as we make a fishbone fold book together. This unique origami-style […]
The traditional Korean binding structure has a few distinct characteristics for a side-stitched East Asian binding structure and in this workshop you will get to try them firsthand. Aside from the traditional aesthetic of using red sewing thread and a yellow, soft paper cover, these books were decorated with a wax-transfer pattern and utilized the […]
Man has been making marks on surfaces for thousands of years; in this informative talk learn more how handmade writing and printing surfaces have evolved, from the papyrus of old to the paper of today. Kathy Gurwell, resident Master Papermaker at The Printing Museum, will offer a timeline of that progression, including where, when, and […]
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE, SUNDAY NOV 20, DUE TO ANTICIPATED RAIN ON SAT This event takes place outside near the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work at3511 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, TX 77004 As a part of the University of Houston's "Family & Community Day: Big Walls Big Dreams" The Printing Museum will […]
Holiday Block Printing From Home! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this online workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best […]
Gather your supplies and follow along with us as we create holiday origami together over lunch! The small class size allows for individual attention and Q&A, so sign up early before it fills up. This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older. Materials & Supplies you’ll want to gather ahead of […]
Are you curious about the risograph? This course offers a basic overview of this fantastically accessible machine and its many functions, as well as personalized instruction to meet your project goals.
Get your fingers inky in this whirlwind, two-hour letterpress event. Work collaboratively to create a unique print using the museum’s extensive collection of wood and metal type.
