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Ink & Drink

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

Get your fingers inky in this whirlwind, two-hour letterpress event. Work in a team to create a unique, Halloween-themed print using the museum's extensive wood and metal type collection. You don't need any experience to participate in Ink & Drink! You'll be impressed by what you create and the fun you'll have. B.Y.O.B! Registration: $25 including […]

$25

Ink & Drink, Valentine edition

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

Get ready for Valentine's Day by getting 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 Valentine's-themed print using the museum's extensive collection of wood and metal type. Let's make it […]

Free – $25

Ink & Drink – CANCELLED

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

UPDATE: The Printing Museum is taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19 and we will be closed to the public through the end of March. We regret that this means this workshop will be cancelled. If you have purchased tickets for this workshop, our staff will be reaching out to you with options. We will still […]

Free – $25

Letterpress I: Introduction to Letterpress – CANCELLED

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

UPDATE: The Printing Museum is taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19 and will remain temporarily closed. We regret that this means this workshop will be cancelled, but look forward to scheduling it again at a future date! If you have purchased tickets for this workshop, our staff will be reaching out to you with options. […]

$220

Ink & Drink – CANCELLED

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

UPDATE: The Printing Museum is taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19 and will remain temporarily closed. We regret that this means this workshop will be cancelled, but look forward to scheduling it again at a future date! If you have purchased tickets for this workshop, our staff will be reaching out to you with options. […]

$35

Ink & Drink – CANCELLED

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

UPDATE: The Printing Museum is taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19 and will remain temporarily closed. We regret that this means this workshop will be cancelled, but look forward to scheduling it again at a future date! If you have purchased tickets for this workshop, our staff will be reaching out to you with options. […]

$35

Letterpress I: Introduction to Letterpress – CANCELLED

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

UPDATE: The Printing Museum is taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19 and will remain temporarily closed. We regret that this means this workshop will be cancelled, but look forward to scheduling it again at a future date! If you have purchased tickets for this workshop, our staff will be reaching out to you with options. […]

$220

Stay Sharp – Carving Tool Maintenance for Relief Printers

ONLINE TX

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 […]

Linocut Printmaking for Letterpress

ONLINE TX

Demonstration Description: Whether you are looking to make limited edition prints or carve your own re-useable set of blocks, carving your own linoleum is a useful skill for any letterpress printer. Michelle Wiebe will show you specific tools and skills for designing, carving and printing your blocks with a press. She will cover image transfer, […]