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Learn copyright law basics in this one-hour webinar with Houston are entertainment lawyer, Erin Rodgers. Gain a better understanding of your rights as a creator, what to do if someone copies your work and if you are accused of copying someone else. If you missed this talk last October, Erin will be doing an encore […]
This workshop introduces students to a modern take on drypoint engraving, which is one of several forms of traditional intaglio printmaking. It is a great entry into printmaking for beginners and a good opportunity for those with experience to try a new technique, or just to use the etching press. The method involves translating a […]
Working with the knowledge of sheet forming from our Introduction class, participants will pull their own sheets of paper, and, working with items such as string, yarn, leaves, fronds, pieces of cloth, paper, etc. placed items between fresh wet sheets of hand made paper to be pressed and dried. (No glitter or tinsel, please). Items […]
Directed by Patrick McGrady(2008, PG, 59 min.) Stephen Fry takes us on a journey behind the innovator of the worlds first printing press in 15th century, Johann Gutenberg. We explore how and why this brilliant invention was created and the cultural revolution that came with it. Free with Museum admission. General admission is free for […]
DATES (This workshop will be held in two parts): March 2: 6:00 – 8:00pm March 9: 6:00 – 8:00pm All times are US/Central time zone Long before animation and motion pictures, we had optical toys! In this workshop, we will create a collection of paper optical toys developed in the early 19th century, like the zoetrope and phenakistoscope. […]
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Learn how to screen print using easily available materials! Participants will learn all the steps to silkscreen using hand-cut stencils including pre-planning a three-color illustration to pulling a series of prints. Each student will walk away with a collection of prints. By the end of class you’ll be ready to continue printing confidently or sign-up […]
Directed by Justine Nagan(2009, PG, 60 min.) Typeface the film focuses on a rural Midwestern museum and print shop where international artists meet retired craftsmen and together navigate the convergence of modern design and traditional technique. Free with Museum admission. General admission is free for members. Become a member today!
DATES (This workshop will be held in two parts): Sat March 12: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sun March 13: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM All times are US/Central time zone This workshop builds on the basic linoleum block printing technique. Normally, an artist could create a multi-color image by layering multiple blocks, or by using the reduction […]
Learn the fundamental practices necessary to begin letterpress printing using hand-set type on a cylinder press. Working in pairs, students will learn basic composition, printer’s math, lock-up, printing, and safe studio practices. Students will have access to a curated selection of the studio’s vast collection of wood and metal type to use in their project. […]
