October 22
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11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Tight registration–the precise alignment of different printing plates and printed colors–is not as difficult as you think! Were you thinking it was difficult? It takes a little planning and forethought, but tight registration of multiple ink colors on a hand-fed platen press is a breeze. Join us in raising your standards of what good printing looks like in this informative workshop, and come away with the knowledge to create your own full-color letterpress prints!
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.
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.
Kseniya Thomas is the owner of Thomas Printers, a commercial letterpress print and design shop, where she has produced letterpress social stationery and fine art for 15 years. She’s the co-founder of Ladies of Letterpress, an organization founded in 2008 and dedicated to the promotion and continuance of the art and craft of letterpress printing. Trained at the print shop of the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany, Kseniya got her start setting type by hand and enjoys teaching and encouraging others to share their skills. Her work has been featured in numerous letterpress books, design periodicals, trade journals, and blogs. Kseniya lives and works in Ogden, Utah.
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.
April 25
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5:30 pm
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April 26
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8:00 pm
Dates
This workshop will be held in two parts:
Mon April 25: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Tue April 26: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Develop the critical practices and attention to detail necessary to successfully print on a platen press. Building on knowledge and skills gained in Beginning Letterpress, students will build their confidence to create letterform-based designs using hand-set type. This class is a pre-requisite for all Advanced Letterpress classes. Successful completion of both Beginning and Intermediate Letterpress certifies students to reserve presses for Open Studio.
Pre-requisite: Beginning Letterpress or equivalent experience.
All experience levels welcome. Ages: 16+
Optional materials to bring: please bring a pair of reusable gloves, all other materials supplied.
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: 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.
April 9
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11:00 am
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4:00 pm
Develop the critical practices and attention to detail necessary to successfully print on a platen press. Building on knowledge and skills gained in Beginning Letterpress, students will build their confidence to create letterform-based designs using hand-set type. This class is a pre-requisite for all Advanced Letterpress classes. Successful completion of both Beginning and Intermediate Letterpress certifies students to reserve presses for Open Studio.
Pre-requisite: Beginning Letterpress or equivalent experience.
All experience levels welcome. Ages: 16+
Optional materials to bring: please bring a pair of reusable gloves, all other materials supplied.
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: 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.
November 12
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November 14
Dates:
This workshop will be held in three parts
November 12: 6:00 – 8:00pm
November 13: 11:00am – 3:30pm
November 14: 11:00am – 3:30pm
All experience levels welcome. Ages: 18+
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning the fundamental skills and knowledge essential to printing on a manual platen press using hand-set type. You will use an instructor-curated selection of vintage metal and antique wood type from The Printing Museum’s extensive library as well as cuts (images) to develop your skills. At the end of this course you will have learned the foundation needed to design, set, and print a complete edition of a one-color greeting/holiday card. Depending on the pacing of the class and at discretion of instructor, two-color work may be attempted. Note: Specific skills for running an electric powered platen, such as a Heidelberg, is not covered. Successful completion of this class will allow you to reserve platen presses during Open Studio times.
Materials to bring: please bring a pair of reusable gloves, all other materials supplied.
Registration: $220.
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. 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.
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