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 with them. Participants are welcome to bring decorative paper and other items (ribbons, thread, buttons) to personalize their book. Adults 18+
Lynn William’s Chinese thread book was selected as a part of the Book Arts Houston exhibition running from April to June 17, 2023 at The Printing Museum.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: $160 including all materials; members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
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.
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. Guided by a loose prompt of considering your relationship to place, we will experiment with collage and drawing to create pages for the zine. Every participant will leave with a collectively made zine highlighting our commonalities and celebrating our differences. Adults 18+
Interdisciplinary artist and educator, Ian Gerson’s zine work is on display as a part of Book Arts Houston exhibition running from April to June 17, 2023 at The Printing Museum.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: $80 including all materials; members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
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.
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 new and experienced book binders. All materials will be provided; however, attendees are invited to bring imagery that will fit into a 1 1/4″ circle to personalize their own books. Adults 18+
Janet Reynolds is a Houston based educator and artist who’s work was selected as a part of Book Arts Houston exhibition running from April to June 17, 2023 at The Printing Museum.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: $70 including all materials; members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
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.
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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 a box to fit in the book. Books, paper, and other materials will be provided. Students will leave the class with their completed project and the skills to make a Secret Stash Box at home. Adults 18+
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: $105 including all materials; members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
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.
For Children’s Book Week, the Printing Museum is excited to offer three 45-minute kids classes! Each session will include a reading of the storybook and a related printing craft. Admission to the museum is included in this special event pricing so families are encouraged to explore the museum before or after the “Pages and Printing” session. You are also more than welcome to stay for more than one of the sessions.
You can sign up in advance or sign up day of when you arrive at the museum.
Explore a Printing Press!
11:00 – 11:45am
Join us as we read “Johann Gutenberg & the Amazing Printing Press” by Bruce Koscielniak. Re-live the pivotal moment when Gutenberg introduced the printing press to Europe! Learn how books were made by hand, leading up to the Gutenberg press and how the press changed bookmaking and sharing of information and ideas. After the reading, learn how to print on the museum’s Gutenberg Press replica!
Join us as we read “A Carp for Kimiko by Virginia Kroll. Learn about Japanese tradition and culture through the eyes of a young girl and discover the fascinating history of decorating with fish. After the story, kids will get a chance to use rubber fish molds to mimic the 19th century Japanese printing technique known as Gyotaku Printing (fish printing).
Join us as we read “Click Clack, Moo Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin. Laugh as we enjoy the typing antics of the cows, hens and ducks on Farmer Brown’s farm. After the reading, enjoy exploring type on two of the museum’s operating typewriters and making stencil prints of animals such as our new farm friends!
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!
Explore screen printing and bookbinding for the whole family! Join us as we learn about bookbinding and create a small book to take home. Then, try your hand at screen printing to decorate the cover of your book or create prints! We encourage participants of all ages to give this event a try.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: Ages 13+: $20; Children 6-12: $16
Please show up at your scheduled time. Registration for each session will be limited to 2 families or no more than 8 people total.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!Members must log in to activate the discount. If you don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
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.
Cork fabric is a beautiful, fun, new material that is a great eco-friendly alternative to leather. In this beginner level class, we will line the cork with cotton fabric and use the versatile long stitch binding to create a three signature journal. Instructions and tips on how to measure covers, create signatures and jigs, and bind the book will be covered. Students will leave the class with their completed project and the skills to make a cork journal at home.
No need to bring anything, all materials and tools will be provided.
Recommended ages/level: Adults 18+, Beginner
Registration: $115 including all materials. Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
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.
Using a Readers Digest book, participants will create a junk journal, which is a handmade book made with recycled/repurposed materials. The instructor will share methods for making pockets and fold out sections in the book as well as ways to dye/stain paper will.
In the class participants would:
Organize the papers to put in each signature, and trim them down with decorative scissors.
We will make pockets and foldouts as part of the signatures.
We will punch the holes in the book and signatures and stitch together.
All materials will be supplied, however participants are welcome to bring personal papers or ephemera that they would like to include in their junk journal!
Recommended ages/level: 16+. All experience levels welcome
Registration: $85 including all materials. Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
Location: The Printing Museum, 1324 W Clay St. Houston, TX 77019.
This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum. We look forward to welcoming you back and are taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19. The class size will also be limited, so sign up early!
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.
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!
Explore screen printing and bookbinding for the whole family! Join us as we learn about bookbinding and create a small book to take home. Then, try your hand at screen printing to decorate the cover of your book or create prints! We encourage participants of all ages to give this event a try.
Registration: Ages 13+: $20; Children 6-12: $16
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!Members must log in to activate the discount. If you don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
Location: The Printing Museum, 1324 W Clay St. Houston, TX 77019.
This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum. We look forward to welcoming you back and are taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19. Please show up at your scheduled time. Registration for each session will be limited to 2 families or no more than 8 people total.
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.
Have a book in desperate need of a little TLC? Come consult with local book binder Katie Bogan from Bogan Bindery! Reserve a 30 minute time slot, and if your book can be fixed during that time, she’ll do it at no extra cost than the cost of the workshop. If it can’t be fixed in 30 minutes or less, don’t fret! Katie will give you a detailed condition assessment of your item and will offer you a discount at Bogan Bindery to restore your book. All you’ll need to bring is yourself and your book.
Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.
Location: The Printing Museum, 1324 W Clay St. Houston, TX 77019.
This event is in-person at The Printing Museum. We look forward to welcoming you back and are taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19.
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.
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