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On Monday December 6th at 12pm (CT) join The Printing Museum’s Fall 2021 Artists-in-Residence in conversation: Melissa Aytenfisu, Gaby Hurtado-Ramos, E. “Oscar” Maynard, and Ignacio “Nacho” Sanchez. They’ll share the unique bodies of work they’ve completed during their residency, discuss their process, and share what it was like joining the creative community at the museum. […]
Join us for our FREE Educator & Artist Open House! Artists and educators interested in unforgettable learning opportunities are welcome at our Open House. Explore our printmaking studios, tour the museum for a printing demo on our historical presses, learn more about our permanent collection from a docent, and see the first survey of work […]
Dates This workshop will be held in three parts: December 10: 6:00 - 8:00pmDecember 11: 11:00am - 3:30pmDecember 12: 11:00am - 3:30pm All experience levels welcome. Ages: 18+ This course is designed for anyone interested in learning the fundamental skills and knowledge essential to printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using hand-set type. You will use […]
DATES:December 10: 6:00 - 8:00pmDecember 11: 11:00am - 4:00pmAll times Central/US time zone AGES: 16+ LEVELS: All experience levels welcome The risograph is a Japanese printer-duplicator that is seeing a resurgence in popularity, due to its affordability and unique quality of prints. In this workshop participants will try their hand at creating their own weekly […]
Join Michelle Wiebe as she guides you through the science and practice of maintaining razor sharp edges on your gouges. Having a properly maintained set of tools will result in greater carving accuracy, longer lasting blades, reduced physical fatigue as well as less chance of injury. Using a basic set up of easily made or […]
Ages: best suited for those ages 13+ In this workshop participants will learn two different variations of Stab Bindings. These bindings combine decorative stitching, single sheets or folios and a folded paper cover. The cover could be made from participants' own 2D work or from purchased decorative paper. Tools required (gather yourself): Olfa/Xacto/scalpel-style knife with […]
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 […]
Get your fingers inky in this whirlwind, two-hour letterpress event. The evening starts with a short demonstration on how to use the press and get a good print. Work collaboratively to create a unique print using the museum's extensive collection of wood and metal type. You don’t need any experience to participate in Ink & […]
Get access to the artist studios at the Museum for your book arts projects! Available during museum operating hours on the first and third Fridays of each month, open studios offer artists and hobbyists supervised access to its resources and equipment at an affordable flat rate. Staff or instructors will be on hand for questions […]
Create expandable books with depth and perspective. A flag book has an expandable spine with layers of paper “flags” that pop out, making it a delightful structure for evoking movement and action. Tunnel books, also known as “peep show” books, expand for a dramatic three-dimensional effect through layered cut-out panels. Students will complete a finished […]
