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Join Paul Moxon as he teaches cylinder press maintenance and repair using The Printing Museum's presses. While working on the museum's presses, Paul will also discuss common issues attendees will face when doing similar work themselves. Attend all day or log-in just for the machines you are interested in. Approximate schedule of machine maintenance: Vandercook […]
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this 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 results printing. You'll be able to […]
Dottie Erwin-Legendre: Paper Expressions explores the full, expressive potential of handmade paper. Malleable and natural in the formative state, paper in the artist’s hands becomes an impression of nature, imbued with meaning. The fluid and organic medium is cast, colored, shaped, and layered to create serenely powerful, sculptural work. Textures and contours interplay, submerging and […]
During this online demo we print a two-color, thank you note card on a platen press. From composing and lock-up, to mixing ink and printing, you get to see the whole operation and ask questions along the way. When we're done we'll send you a pack of 10 with blank envelopes. Location: Online via Zoom […]
Demonstration Description: 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 […]
Gather your supplies and follow along with us as we make a cute-as-a-button miniature book, using two buttons for covers and materials on-hand at home. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! Once you've registered, Zoom login details and a materials list will be shared with […]
Follow along as we print customized book plates on a cylinder press. From setup and lock-up, to inking and printing, you get to see the whole operation and ask questions along the way. Each book plate will have an area for up to 12 characters for personalization for the burgeoning bibliophile. When we're done we […]
Demonstration Description: Interested in expanding the variety of colour in your print images? Michelle Wiebe will guide you in the secrets of planning and executing multiple block prints lots of colour. She will show you how to design and transfer your image to multiple blocks so that they are placed in correct alignment and using […]
Have you wondered how those beautiful marbled patterned papers are made? In this online demo we'll show you how! We’ll start by going over preparation of materials, including the carrageenan bath, getting pigments to the right state ready for marbling, and treatment of your paper. Then we'll demonstrate how to marble classic traditional patterns, as […]
Shop local on Small Business Saturday at The Printing Museum! Support local artists, crafters, and printmakers, who will be selling one-of-a-kind artwork, crafts, and jewelry. They make the perfect gifts for families and friends. There will be activities for little kids and the big kids, too. select vendors
