Opening Reception / Joan Son: Paper Couture
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesFREE and open to the public. This event takes place on the occasion of "Joan Son: Paper Couture."
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Origami Butterflies
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesLearn to create origami butterflies as seen in the exhibition Joan Son: Paper Couture. Joan Son is an American artist who has devoted her career to the exploration of contemporary origami as fine art. Since 1964, when she first learned to fold the traditional crane, Son has been intrigued with the art, math, and magic […]
$36
Opening Reception / Where I Come From
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesFREE and open to the public. This event takes place on the occasion of "Where I Come From: The Work and Influences of Charles Criner."
Origami 101
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesGet ready to have fun and be inspired. Join us for a fun, interesting, and hands-on, workshop on the art of Japanese paper folding. Joan Son is an American artist who has devoted her career to the exploration of contemporary origami as fine art. Since 1964, when she first learned to fold the traditional crane, Son […]
$36
Origami Butterflies
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesLearn to create origami butterflies as seen in the exhibition Joan Son: Paper Couture. Joan Son is an American artist who has devoted her career to the exploration of contemporary origami as fine art. Since 1964, when she first learned to fold the traditional crane, Son has been intrigued with the art, math, and magic […]
$36
Family Fun Studio
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesJoin The Printing Museum for family-friendly artmaking activities every second Saturday. Kids and parents rotate through three activity stations, which include: Origami: Kids are introduced to this fun and creative paper-folding art. Make swans, boats, balls, and more!... Printmaking: Explore basic printmaking techniques with household objects! Book Arts: Create your own booklets and paper projects, […]
$5 – $10
Basic Italic Calligraphy
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesThursdays: September 19, 26 & October 3 | 6:00-9:00pm Calligraphy adds creative flair to correspondence, parties, decorations, art projects, and more. Learn more about this ancient art that is still popular today in Basic Italic Calligraphy with Terry Hausner. The class will introduce you to the basic italic calligraphy alphabet and teach you beginner techniques you can […]
$200
Ink & Drink
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesGet 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 by yourself or in a team to create a unique print using the museum's extensive collection of wood type. You don't need any experience to participate […]
$25
Family Fun Studio
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesJoin The Printing Museum for family-friendly artmaking activities every second Saturday. Kids and parents rotate through three activity stations, which include: Origami: Kids are introduced to this fun and creative paper-folding art. Make swans, boats, balls, and more!... Printmaking: Explore basic printmaking techniques with household objects! Book Arts: Create your own booklets and paper projects, […]
$5 – $10
Copperplate Calligraphy
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesThursdays: October 17, 24, & 31 | 6:00-9:00pm Copperplate calligraphy is a traditional script derived from a form of handwriting called the english round hand. The class will introduce you to the copperplate calligraphy alphabet and teach you beginner techniques you can use to practice making letter forms. You’ll learn about the tools and materials […]
$200