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Binding a Classic Hardcover Book

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

In this introduction to bookbinding, students will learn the basics of materials (book board, book cloth, adhesives, paper) and techniques (folding paper, cutting, sewing, and applying adhesives). By the end of the class, students will have completed 1 or 2 flat-back, case-style bindings, covered in cloth and decorated paper. Tuition: $120 plus $20 materials fee

$140

Partition Box Making Class

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

Learn how to make a partitioned, cloth-covered, hinged box. Participants are encouraged to bring 4 or 5 small items that are special to them. We will measure the items and make partitions in the box to store them. Constructing a box is a fascinating process and the skills you will learn in this class will […]

$9

Linoleum Block Printed Postcards

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

Tuition: $95 tuition, plus $20 materials fee

Longstitch and Tacket Binding

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

Paper Marbling

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

Longstitch and Tacket Binding

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

Hand Papermaking

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

Digital Letterpress

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

Hand Papermaking

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

What Do You Need to Know to Publish an Ebook?

The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United States

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. […]

$20