Paper Marbling

May 13 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

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 many of the traditional patterns, such as the Stone marble, Get Gel, Nonpareil, Peacock, French curl, Spanish wave, and more. Each person will be able to make up to 15 marbled sheets to take home.

Level: No experience necessary | Adults 18+

Registration: $120. 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: 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. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund. 

Details

Date:
May 13, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:
$120
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/paper-marbling/2954048

Organizer

Tony Vela
Website:
https://www.velacustombookmakers.com/

Paper Marbling

February 11 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

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 many of the traditional patterns, such as the Stone marble, Get Gel, Nonpareil, Peacock, French curl, Spanish wave, and more. Each person will be able to make up to 15 marbled sheets to take home.

Level: No experience necessary | Adults 18+



Registration: $120, including materials

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: 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.

Details

Date:
February 11, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:
$120
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/paper-marbling/2952206

Organizer

Tony Vela
Website:
https://www.velacustombookmakers.com/

Paper Marbling demo with Tony Vela

September 29 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Have you wondered how those beautiful marbled patterned papers are made? In this online demo we’ll show you how! We’ll start by going over preparation of materials, including the carrageenan bath, getting pigments to the right state ready for marbling, and treatment of your paper. Then we’ll demonstrate how to marble classic traditional patterns, as well as modern styles. Ask questions along the way in this interactive demonstration.

Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered for several weeks afterwards, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live.

Registration: $50. 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.

About the instructor: Tony Vela is part of a 2nd generation family of bookbinders that have proudly served the greater Houston area for nearly 50 years. He splits his time between the two binderies, the family business in Missouri City, The Bookbindery, and Vela Custom Bookmakers in Houston at Spring Street Studios. At Vela Custom Bookmakers, their specialty and what they are known for is their restoration and rebind services. They are most proud of their attention to detail and craftsmanship, and their family heritage as bookbinders. They hope to continue that with their children for the next generation.

Details

Date:
September 29, 2022
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:
$50
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/paper-marbling-demo-with-tony-vela/2936946

Organizer

Tony Vela
Website:
https://www.velacustombookmakers.com/

ONLINE

TX
713-522-4652
printingmuseum.org

Paper Marbling demo with Tony Vela

July 28 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Have you wondered how those beautiful marbled patterned papers are made? In this online demo we’ll show you how! We’ll start by going over preparation of materials, including the carrageenan bath, getting pigments to the right state ready for marbling, and treatment of your paper. Then we’ll demonstrate how to marble classic traditional patterns, as well as modern styles. Ask questions along the way in this interactive demonstration.

Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered for several weeks afterwards, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live.

Registration: $50. 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.

About the instructor: Tony Vela is part of a 2nd generation family of bookbinders that have proudly served the greater Houston area for nearly 50 years. He splits his time between the two binderies, the family business in Missouri City, The Bookbindery, and Vela Custom Bookmakers in Houston at Spring Street Studios. At Vela Custom Bookmakers, their specialty and what they are known for is their restoration and rebind services. They are most proud of their attention to detail and craftsmanship, and their family heritage as bookbinders. They hope to continue that with their children for the next generation.

Details

Date:
July 28, 2022
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:
$50
Event Categories:
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Event Tags:
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/paper-marbling-demo-with-tony-vela/2916227

Organizer

Tony Vela
Website:
https://www.velacustombookmakers.com/

ONLINE

TX
713-522-4652
printingmuseum.org

Paper Marbling

April 9 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm

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 many of the traditional patterns, such as the Stone marble, Get Gel, Nonpareil, Peacock, French curl, Spanish wave, and more. Each person will be able to make up to 15 marbled sheets to take home.

Level: No experience necessary | Ages 13+.

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!


Registration: $120. 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.

Details

Date:
April 9, 2022
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:
$120
Event Categories:
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Event Tags:
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/paper-marbling/2879382

Organizer

Tony Vela
Website:
https://www.velacustombookmakers.com/

ONLINE

TX
713-522-4652
printingmuseum.org