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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! […]
Working with the knowledge of sheet forming from our Introduction class, participants will pull their own sheets of paper, and, working with items such as string, yarn, leaves, fronds, pieces of cloth, paper, etc. placed items between fresh wet sheets of hand made paper to be pressed and dried. (No glitter or tinsel, please). Items […]
Paper pulp painting is an art form in which an image or design, using bottles of dyed cotton pulp, can be collaged, poured or molded onto a previously formed sheet of paper. Students will learn the basics of sheet formation, as well as techniques for embellishing bare sheets into works of art. When dried, the […]
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 […]
Have 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 […]
Working with the knowledge of sheet forming from our Introduction class, participants will pull their own sheets of paper, and, working with items such as string, yarn, leaves, fronds, pieces of cloth, paper, etc. placed items between fresh wet sheets of hand made paper to be pressed and dried. (No glitter or tinsel, please). Items […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
