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.
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 need to be essentially flat, as they will go through a strong press. The surface of the paper may also be worked on as well. Let the imagination take over and enjoy the process.
Participants should be prepared to get a bit wet as we are all in water up to our elbows and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Adults 18+
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Paper Making, or with previous experience and by instructor permission.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: $95 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.
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 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.
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 paper. Each student will receive a sheaf of handmade sheets after they have completely dried. Participants should be prepared to get a bit wet as we are all in water up to our elbows. No prior experience necessary. Adults 18+
This workshop also includes a short lecture and documentary film screening.
This class serves as a prerequisite for advanced papermaking classes, such as Papermaking with Natural Inclusions.
Registration: $95 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.In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund.
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!
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 colored pulp is actually part of the paper, and can stand alone as a piece of art or can be used in creating a hand-bound book or other mixed media creation. This class will cover various pulp printing techniques, including stencils, collage inclusions, and direct painting. Techniques for making paper at home will also be discussed. Each student will be able to take their handmade sheets home after they have completely dried.
Adults 18+. No prior experience necessary. Be prepared to have arms in water and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
This class serves as a prerequisite for advanced papermaking classes, such as Papermaking with Natural Inclusions.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: $95 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.
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.
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 need to be essentially flat, as they will go through a strong press. The surface of the paper may also be worked on as well. Let the imagination take over and enjoy the process.
Participants should be prepared to get a bit wet as we are all in water up to our elbows and wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Adults 18+
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Paper Making, or with previous experience and by instructor permission.
Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.
Registration: $95 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.
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!
Orizome is a Japanese paper craft combining simple origami folds with the application of colored dyes. The result is beautifully patterned paper that can be used for wrapping gifts, book binding covers, flag banners, or any project that calls for decorative papers.
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.
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