BOOKBINDING STUDIO
The bookbinding studio is equipped with tools for cutting, stitching and binding, and the cutting and application of leather, lettering, and gold leaf. Equipment includes: board sheer, paper guillotine, Kwik-print hot foil stamper, finishing tools, sewing frames, long-arm stapler, corner rounder, and more.
LETTERPRESS STUDIO
Reservable letterpress equipment includes:
- Vandercook: Universal I and No. 4
- Chandler & Price: Pilot and 10 x 15
- Golding Pearl No. 3
- Typesetting room with an extensive collection of wood and metal type, borders, and cuts.
PAPERMAKING STUDIO
The papermaking studio is equipped with everything you need to create paper: molds and deckles, vats, felts, drying racks, and a blender.
PRINTMAKING STUDIO
Monotypes, etchings, and linocuts are just some of the editioned work you can print in the printmaking studio. Equipment includes:
- 30 x 48 Etching Press
- We also have 2-color Risograph Japanese printer-duplicator, available colors include medium blue, sunflower, fluorescent pink, and black.
Coming Fall 2022: lithography
Guidelines
- Have more than 6 hours of group or 1:1 instruction in bookbinding, letterpress, or papermaking at the museum or equivalent experience.
- Bring their own consummables. Letterpress: paper, specialty ink. Standard inks, gloves, cleaning agents, and basic tools are available for use. Bookbinding: all paper and most hand tools.
COVID safety protocols
Studio capacity is restricted to ensure sufficient social distancing. Participants must wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing. Participants are responsible for cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces after use.
Cancellations and refund requests must be made a minimum of three days (72 hours) prior to the first class date, by calling (713) 522-4652. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund.