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.
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.
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 the skills to make a Secret Stash Box at home.
Registration: $120 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.
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.
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.
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. No need to bring anything, all materials and tools will be provided.
Registration: $120 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.
Book arts is more fun with friends! Get 50% off 2nd registration with code: BOGO50
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.
Join The Printing Museum for family-friendly artmaking activities every fourth Saturday. Kids and parents rotate through three activity stations:
Origami: Discover this fun and creative paper-folding art. Make swans, boats, balls, and more!…
Printmaking: Explore basic printmaking techniques with household objects!
Book Arts: Create your own booklets and paper projects, then decorate them!
We recommended kids wear clothes that can get dirty. We will provide smocks. Children under 10 require parental supervision during all activities. Registration includes General Admission to the museum as well!
Join The Printing Museum for family-friendly artmaking activities every fourth Saturday. Kids and parents rotate through three activity stations, which include:
Origami: Kids are introduced to this fun and creative paper-folding art. Make swans, boats, balls, and more!…
Printmaking: Explore basic printmaking techniques with household objects!
Book Arts: Create your own booklets and paper projects, then decorate them!
We recommended kids wear clothes that can get dirty. We will provide smocks. Children under 10 require parental supervision during all activities.
