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Join Paul Moxon as he teaches cylinder press maintenance and repair using The Printing Museum's presses. While working on the museum's presses, Paul will also discuss common issues attendees will face when doing similar work themselves. Attend all day or log-in just for the machines you are interested in. Approximate schedule of machine maintenance: Vandercook […]
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You'll be able to […]
During this online demo we print a two-color, thank you note card on a platen press. From composing and lock-up, to mixing ink and printing, you get to see the whole operation and ask questions along the way. When we're done we'll send you a pack of 10 with blank envelopes. Location: Online via Zoom […]
Follow along as we print customized book plates on a cylinder press. From setup and lock-up, to inking and printing, you get to see the whole operation and ask questions along the way. Each book plate will have an area for up to 12 characters for personalization for the burgeoning bibliophile. When we're done we […]
Demonstration Description: Learn all about the history and evolution of letterpress printing and how you can incorporate it into your printmaking or mixed media practice. Using a Kelsey table top press during the demonstration, Michelle Wiebe will guide you through basic terminology, press operation as well as show you basic lock up techniques for type […]
Learn the trick to breaking the grid and setting type in the round to make circular coasters. You’ll receive a set from class perfect for New Year 2021! We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at […]
***The workshop has been rescheduled from Jan 9th. We've reached out to those already registered, however, if you haven't gotten an email, please contact us.*** Learn how to cut relief prints using simple, inexpensive items from the hardware store that can be letterpress printed. We are planning to make a recording of the program […]
UPDATE: Due to severe winter weather in and around Houston, this workshop has been postponed. We will share the rescheduled date as soon as it becomes available. During this online demo we print a two-color, thank you note card on a platen press. From composing and lock-up, to mixing ink and printing, you get to […]
UPDATE: Originally February 19th, due to severe winter weather in and around Houston, this workshop has been rescheduled for March 19th. Explore the possibilities of Linocut printmaking to create expressive patterns on textiles. Join artist, Michelle Wiebe, as she guides students through this versatile fabric printing technique. In this fun, fast paced demonstration, students will […]
Learn how to design and print using tessellation patterns – the art of repeating motifs. This versatile type of design is useful for a variety of surfaces: paper, fabric and even décor! Join Michelle Wiebe as she guides you through the principals of creating linoleum blocks that create a grand motif when printed in tandem. […]
