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Remember the beautiful, multicolored patterned papers you often see in the covers of old books? You can learn to make them yourself in this one-day workshop. We will learn many of the traditional patterns, such as the Stone marble, Get Gel, Nonpareil, Peacock, Feather, French curl, Spanish wave, and more. We will learn proper use […]
The Longstitch sewing technique makes a great travel journal. The name comes from the long running stitches that go up and down the spine. Not only does this wide spine lay open flat, the five signatures of paper inside give you plenty of room for easy sketching and writing. Our second book will feature a […]
Papermaking is an engaging and physical process that you can do right in your own home or workspace. Learn the basic elements of this ancient art as the instructor leads the class through the process of preparing the vat of pulp, pulling a sheet with a mould and deckle, couching the sheet, then pressing the […]
Learn the fundamentals of letterpress printing with photopolymer plates. During the first class meeting students will learn the basics of designing (via Adobe Photoshop) for letterpress and creating digital files for platemaking. Detailed instructions on ordering plates will be provided so students may order their own plates for printing. On the second class day, students […]
Papermaking is an engaging and physical process that you can do right in your own home or workspace. Learn the basic elements of this ancient art as the instructor leads the class through the process of preparing the vat of pulp, pulling a sheet with a mould and deckle, couching the sheet, then pressing the […]
This hour and a half seminar will cover information on different ebook formats (EPUB, iBooks, KF8-Kindle Format), software programs, metadata, technical and stylistic considerations, and options for self-publishing an eBook. A three part workshop series on "Creating Your Own Ebook" at UH Sugarland will be scheduled, if an interest and demand results from this program. […]
To celebrate Mothers Day, all moms will receive FREE admission for the 2 p.m. Public Printing Tour and receive a special printed keepsake from our Letterpress Studio.
Join the Museum's young professionals group, The Misprints, for an early evening of refreshments, conversation and the Houston premiere of "velvet, black velvet" by Houston musician Mark Hirsch. From Mark's web site: "Through his work, Hirsch seeks to use experimental technology to create new connections to the important, personal aspects of our lives. The interactive […]
Celebrate the machine that Thomas Edison called “The Eighth Wonder of the World.” The Linotype Machine was the first machine at which a person could use a keyboard to compose a single line of type, cast in lead. We’ll be casting type from visitor submitted text from 10 a.m. to Noon, locking it all up […]
To celebrate Fathers Day, all dads receive FREE admission to the 2 p.m. Public Printing Tour and receive a special keepsake printed in our Letterpress Studio.
