Cork Journal with Fabric Lining
In this beginner level class, learn to bind a journal using eco-friendly cork as a substitute for leather.
$115
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Korean-Style Binding with Wax Decoration Covers
The traditional Korean binding structure has a few distinct characteristics for a side-stitched East Asian binding structure and in this workshop you will get to try them firsthand.
$80
Houston Edible Book Festival
The Printing Museum 3121 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX, United StatesGet ready to eat your words!!! April Fools’ is the perfect time to blend culinary creativity with literary love and sprinkle with a dash of humor. What’s an Edible Book Festival? Edible Book Festivals around the world celebrate books, humor, and imagination through the creation of dishes inspired by books and puns. Always celebrated on […]
$5
Family Fun: Screen Printing
Family Fun events are a great way to experience a range of printmaking activities as a family! All activities accommodate a range of developmental levels that support children 6+ working together or alongside an adult/guardian. Reservations are in 45-minute increments on the hour starting at 11:00AM until 2:00PM. Registration includes General Admission to the museum! […]
$16
Bookbinding: Traditional case binding
In this introduction to traditional 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 a flat-back case-style binding covered in cloth and decorative paper. This class is for beginners and those […]
$150
Paper Marbling
The Printing Museum's new location 3121 San Jacinto St, Houston, Texas, United StatesHave you wondered how those beautiful marbled patterned papers are made? In this hands-on one-day workshop, instructor Tony Vela will show you how! The class will start by going over the preparation of materials, including the carrageenan bath, alum treatment of your paper, and getting pigments to the right state ready for marbling. You'll learn […]
$120
Secret Stash Treasure Box
Book arts is more fun with friends! Get 50% off 2nd registration with code: BOGO50 In this class, participants will learn how to turn old books into functional and attractive usable boxes. Students will go through the process of selecting a book, removing the text block, prepping the book for the box structure, and constructing […]
$105
Miniature Circular Accordion Book
Join Janet Reynolds as she reveals the technique used to make her miniature book, "Security Circles" which was chosen as a part of the Book Arts Houston exhibition. Participants in this workshop will create their own 8-page version of this miniature book based on a circular form. This highly flexible binding technique is appropriate for […]
$70
Collective Zine Making
Have you ever wanted to make zine with a group of other artists? Well, now you can with Houston-based artist and educator Ian Gerson! Collaborative zine making is a great way to exchange ideas and be inspired while inspiring other. This workshop is welcoming to both experienced zine makers and those curious about the process. […]
$80
Chinese Thread Book
Discover this ancient art form of layered, unfolding pockets to create this unique book with Lynn Williams. Using basic paper-folding techniques, build and decorate an intricate book/portfolio for storing almost anything flat: thread, stamps, buttons, and more! No experience necessary. All materials are supplied and each participant will receive a guide book to take home […]
$160