Reduction Linocut (IN-PERSON)

July 30 August 1 CDT

Friday, July 30: 6:00 – 9:00pm

Saturday, July 31: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Sunday, August 1: 10:00am – 1:00pm

All times Central/US time zone

AGES: 13+ LEVELS: No previous experience required

This class is for beginners and experienced printers alike. This 3 day intensive course focuses on the “reduction” technique of linoleum block printing.This is an efficient method for creating editions of multi-layered, color prints from a single block, rather than carving a separate block for each layer of color in your design. The class will begin with a look at some historical contemporary examples of reduction linocut, followed by a technical demonstration. We will then work together for the remainder of each session, with the goal of each student finishing a small edition of at least 5 prints with at least three layers of color.

Registration Fee: $190 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.


Materials:
Students will be responsible for their own:

  • Printmaking paper (Recommend 5 x 22” x 30” sheets of either Reeves BFK, Canson
  • Edition, Stonehenge, or Arnheim 1618)
  • Large pad of newsprint
  • personal soft rubber brayer each
  • Pencils, eraser, sharpie
  • Scott Shop Towels (Blue)
  • Linoleum Blocks – Get the UNMOUNTED blocks! Preferably the burlap-backed, grey
    variety.Can get locally or order online from BLICK. Recommended size b/w 6” x 8” and 9” x 12”
  • Carving Tools – Basic Speedball No. 1 Carving set

*The Printing Museum will provide inks, ink knives, solvents and thinners, acetate, large brayers, tracing paper, and transfer paper.


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.

Details

Start:
July 30, 2021
End:
August 1, 2021
Cost:
$190
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Organizer

Alexander Squier

Announcing the Fall 2021 Artists-in-Residence

The Printing Museum is pleased to announce the Fall 2021 class of the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence Program. The artists will join the vibrant, creative community at the museum and use our studio spaces and teaching resources to create unique bodies of work.

Launched last fall, the Artists-in-Residence provides access to TPM studios, one-on-one instruction in book arts, mentorship, and a materials stipend. Each artist will create a unique body of work from the residency and donate an edition to the museum.

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Exploring Monoprint (IN-PERSON)

July 19 July 22

Monday, July 19: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Tuesday, July 20: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Wednesday, July 21: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Thursday, July 22: 9:30am – 12:30pm

All times Central/US time zone

AGES: 13+ LEVELS: No previous experience required

Printmaking usually refers to a process of making multiples, or “copies”. However artists have long experimented with using printmaking methods to create singular works of art, called monotypes. This intensive workshop establishes the fundamental approaches to Monotype, and quickly expands into more specific but complex methodologies that can be used to endless effect. We will be using oil based inks, plexiglass as the plate material, and the Printing Museum’s large hand-operated etching press to print! These techniques are a great segue into printmaking for artists working in other areas such as painting or drawing, yielding rich, organic, and graphic results! All levels of experience are welcome!

Registration Fee: $250 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.


Materials:
Students will be responsible for their own:

  • Printmaking paper,
  • Large pad of newsprint
  • Brushes
  • personal soft rubber brayer each
  • Q-tips
  • Scott Shop Towels (Blue)

*The Printing Museum will provide inks, ink knives, solvents and thinners, acetate, large brayers, plexiglass printing plates and contact paper.


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.

Details

Start:
July 19, 2021
End:
July 22, 2021
Cost:
$250
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Organizer

Alexander Squier

Beginner Block Printing

June 19 @ 11:00 am 1:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You’ll be able to build on the skills you learn in the workshop and will feel confident printing on your own at home. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older.

Supplies you’ll need for this class:

Optionally, you can also purchase a $25 supplies kit [that includes everything you’ll need] for pickup from The Printing Museum, or shipped within the US for an additional $5 fee at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date.

 

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

Registration: $50; Register » https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/beginner-block-printing/2822255
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:
June 19, 2021
Time:
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost:
$50
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/beginner-block-printing/2822255

Organizer

Alejandra Castaño
Website:
www.etsy.com/shop/PaperGrottoStudio

ONLINE

TX
713-522-4652
printingmuseum.org

Beginner Block Printing

April 24 @ 2:00 pm 4:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You’ll be able to build on the skills you learn in the workshop and will feel confident printing on your own at home. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older.

Supplies you’ll need for this class:

Optionally, you can also purchase a $25 supplies kit [that includes everything you’ll need] for pickup from The Printing Museum, or shipped within the US for an additional $5 fee at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date.

 

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

Registration: $50; Register » https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/beginner-block-printing/2776314
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 24, 2021
Time:
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:
$35
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/beginner-block-printing/2776314

Organizer

Alejandra Castaño
Website:
www.etsy.com/shop/PaperGrottoStudio

ONLINE

TX
713-522-4652
printingmuseum.org

Beginner Block Printing

March 26 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You’ll be able to build on the skills you learn in the workshop and will feel confident printing on your own at home. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older.

Supplies you’ll need for this class:

Optionally, you can also purchase a $25 supplies kit [that includes everything you’ll need] for pickup from The Printing Museum, or shipped within the US for an additional $5 fee at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date.

 

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

Registration: $50; Register » https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/beginner-block-printing/2776313
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:
March 26, 2021
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:
$35
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/beginner-block-printing/2776313

Organizer

Alejandra Castaño
Website:
www.etsy.com/shop/PaperGrottoStudio

ONLINE

TX
713-522-4652
printingmuseum.org

Incorporating Letterpress Printing into Your Art

Demonstration Description:

Learn all about the history and evolution of letterpress printing and how you can incorporate it into your printmaking or mixed media practice. Using a Kelsey table top press during the demonstration, Michelle Wiebe will guide you through basic terminology, press operation as well as show you basic lock up techniques for type and linocuts. There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration. Thinking outside of the traditional realm of typesetting and printing text, she will show you ways to take letterpress printed material and incorporate it into 2D and 3D work as well as ways to achieve fine art quality limited edition prints on a press. If you are working with acrylic paints, relief printmaking, collages already, this will be especially helpful for you to find ways to explore new elements in your art making.

We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live. You’ll receive a link to the recording shortly afterwards.

Location: Online via Zoom

Registration: $25. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

Perfect Linocut Registration

Demonstration Description:

Interested in expanding the variety of colour in your print images? Michelle Wiebe will guide you in the secrets of planning and executing multiple block prints lots of colour. She will show you how to design and transfer your image to multiple blocks so that they are placed in correct alignment and using a table top Kelsey Platen press she will give a variety of approaches to locking up your multi block creations and neatly printing your layers. She will also give guidance in trouble shooting and making minor adjustments to account for carving or alignment errors. This class presumes a basic knowledge of linocut carving (even if you’ve never used them on press). There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration, participants who have example projects they are working on are encouraged to keep them at hand for specific advice on achieving successful prints.

Location: Online via Zoom

Registration: $25. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

Beginner Block Printing

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You’ll be able to build on the skills you learn in the workshop and will feel confident printing on your own at home. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older.

Location: Online via Zoom

Registration: $50; Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

 

Supplies you’ll need for this class:
– Cutting multitool with blades, such as the Speedball Linoleum Cutter set #1: https://www.texasart.com/group/659/speedball-linoleum-cutter-with-handle-assortments.html
– Carving block, 4×6″ recommended: https://www.texasart.com/group/6373/speedball-speedy-stamp-blocks.html
– pencil, soft-leaded 2B works well
– ink pads or stamp pads
– paper, both scrap paper for testing and paper you’d like to print on

Optionally, you can also purchase a $25 supplies kit [that includes everything you’ll need] for pickup from The Printing Museum, or shipped within the US for an additional $5 fee at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date.

Linocut Printmaking for Letterpress

Demonstration Description:

Whether you are looking to make limited edition prints or carve your own re-useable set of blocks, carving your own linoleum is a useful skill for any letterpress printer. Michelle Wiebe will show you specific tools and skills for designing, carving and printing your blocks with a press. She will cover image transfer, safe carving methods, mounting and shimming blocks and achieving optimal ink coverage. Using lots visuals and demonstrating on a table top Kelsey Platen Press she will also demonstrate many different approaches and methods to get the results you are looking for as well as troubleshooting common issues. This class is perfect for beginners in linocut printmaking and/or letterpress printing or for those looking for a refresher. Sign up and start enhancing your projects with a professional looking handmade touch of linocut.

Location: Online via Zoom

Registration: $25. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!