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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 […]
Learn the basics of letterpress printing on a tabletop press while creating a set of notecards. Far smaller than a Vandercook proof press, these upright presses are great for printing cards or small invitations. Students will have a selection of artwork and a variety of papers from which to choose. Templates for handmade envelopes will […]
In this workshop you'll learn how to construct a hardcover accordion-style book based on Hedi Kyle's non-adhesive cover design. Students will be guided through the unique process of preparing an accordion text block as well as assembling fully covered boards without the help of adhesive! This unique structure includes a removable spine piece which allows […]
We will learn how to create a clamshell box to house a book, documents or photos. We will begin with a precut clamshell layout, put it together with instruction, using book cloth and decorative paper. We will learn grain direction, cutting and gluing techniques. We will learn how to measure your book and cut board […]
Art, Fashion, Design and Printing collide in this one-night only Fashion Show and Fundraiser for The Printing Museum on Thursday, April 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The fashion show begins at 7pm and features the collaborative creations of fashion designer Megan Beck and artist Anne-Joelle Galley. Fashion show will be produced by Arielle Angel'e. […]
The First Houston Book Show Benefiting The Printing Museum Contact: William Allison, VP Texas Booksellers 281 546 2257 wallison@allshoe.com Location: Arabia Shrine Center 10510 Harwin Dr., Houston, Texas. 713 664 3437 www.shriners-houston.org Dates: Saturday May 19: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday May 20: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission: $8 tickets available at […]
Presented by Visual Arts Alliance "From Pop to Present: Warhol in the World" will be led by Cindy Lisica, Ph.D, former curator at the Archives of The Andy Warhol Museum. In 1974, Andy Warhol began filling the first of his 600 Time Capsules with source material, correspondence and clothing. The Time Capsules reflect more than Warhol's personal life - they act as an insightful snapshot of the time […]
The Printing Museum is proud to be a production partner for Main Street Theater's, The Book of Will running Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm from September 22nd through October 21st. Use the code PRINTWILL online or over the phone, and save 20% on your tickets at Main Street Theater! […]
French Paper Company celebrates its 150th anniversary with a traveling design exhibition -- The Road to 150 Tour. The only Houston tour stop will be at The Printing Museum on Thursday, September 27th from 6-9PM. Exclusive talks by Brian French at 7PM and 8PM in our theater -- register NOW at http://www.Houston.AIGA.org as seating is […]
Oktoberfest is 10 years old this year … and like any 10-year old, it wants a party to celebrate! The Printing Museum is excited to partner with our dear friends at Printing Industries of the Gulf Coast (PIGC) on this milestone event -- purchase your tickets here: http://www.pigulfcoast.com/blog/oktoberfest-tickets-and-sponsorships-online for a delicious German food buffet […]
