Risograph

Open Studios – (Risograph Only)

February 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Get access to the artist studios at the Museum for your book arts projects! Available during museum operating hours on the first and third Fridays of each month, open studios offer artists and hobbyists supervised access to its resources and equipment at an affordable flat rate. Staff or instructors will be on hand for questions or assistance.

Registration: $60. Members save 10%. 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.

Risograph

Riso model MZ 790 U (two drums, up to 11×17 sheet); drum colors: available colors include blue, sunflower, fluorescent pink, and black.

Guidelines

Participants must:

  • Have more than 6 hours of group or 1:1 instruction in letterpress, bookbinding, or printmaking at the museum or equivalent experience.
  • Bring their own consumables. Letterpress: paper, specialty ink. (Standard inks, gloves, cleaning agents, and basic tools are available for use). Bookbinding: all paper and board. Papermaking: pulp. Printmaking: paper, ink, linoleum blocks, tarlatan. Risograph: paper

Studio protocols

Participants are responsible for cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces after use.

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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February 16, 2023
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5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost:
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The Printing Museum
Phone:
713-522-4652
Email:
info@printingmuseum.org
Website:
www.printingmuseum.org

Open Studios

February 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Register

Get access to the artist studios at the Museum for your book arts projects! Available during museum operating hours on the first and third Fridays of each month, open studios offer artists and hobbyists supervised access to its resources and equipment at an affordable flat rate. Staff or instructors will be on hand for questions or assistance.

Registration: $60. Members save 10%. 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.

Guidelines

Participants must:

  • Have more than 6 hours of group or 1:1 instruction in letterpress, bookbinding, or printmaking at the museum or equivalent experience.
  • Bring their own consumables. Letterpress: paper, specialty ink. (Standard inks, gloves, cleaning agents, and basic tools are available for use). Bookbinding: all paper and board. Papermaking: pulp. Printmaking: paper, ink, linoleum blocks, tarlatan. Risograph: paper

Bookbinding

Our studios are equipped with tools for cutting, stitching and binding, and the cutting and application of leather, lettering, and gold leaf.

Letterpress

Studio letterpress equipment includes: Vandercook Universal I, No. 4; Chandler & Price Pilot Press; Chandler & Price 10×15 Old Style Platen Press; an extensive collection of wood and metal type, borders, and cuts.

Printmaking

Monotypes, etchings, lithographs, and linocuts are just some of the editioned work you can print in the printmaking studio.

Papermaking

Our studios are equipped with everything you need to create paper: molds and deckles, vats, felts, drying racks, and a blender.

Risograph

Riso model MZ 790 U (two drums, up to 11×17 sheet); drum colors: available colors include blue, sunflower, fluorescent pink, and black.

Studio protocols

Participants are responsible for cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces after use.

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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Date:
February 3, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost:
$60
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The Printing Museum
Phone:
713-522-4652
Email:
info@printingmuseum.org
Website:
www.printingmuseum.org

Introduction to Risograph

January 18th, 6-8pm: online via Zoom
January 25th, 6-9pm: in-person at Lawndale Art Center (or TPM)

All times are US/Central time zone

REGISTER

Are you curious about the risograph? This course offers a basic overview of this fantastically accessible machine and its many functions, as well as personalized instruction to meet your project goals. Whether you’re interested in making zines, hand drawn prints, or photographic work – all levels and ideas are encouraged.

In this hybrid workshop, the first class will meet online over Zoom to go over where risography fits into the history of printmaking, go over the process, and discuss your project goals. The second class will meet at the Lawndale Art Center (unless The Printing Museum is open by then) for in person instruction to complete your print edition.

Levels: All experience levels welcome. No Riso experience necessary.

Equipment: Our riso is an EZ220u, which prints images up to 8 x 14 inches. We will have three color drums: fluorescent pink, sunflower, and mint. These drums mix beautifully and can approximate full color. 

Materials: for the first week (meeting online), all you’re required to have is access to Zoom. During that meeting the instructor will discuss what optional materials you may want to bring to the in-person studio session the following week, such as larger paper. 8.5 x 11 printer paper is provided.

Location: the first workshop session will meet online; the following week’s session will meet in person at Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (not The Printing Museum).

Registration Fee: $125, including Riso inks, stencils, and paper.

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: Chelsea Clarke is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where she investigated the intersections of various media such as print, fibers, ceramics, and drawing. Her conceptual practice mirrors this multidisciplinary approach as it focuses on discrete yet intertwining identities and their effect on her daily life. She attended undergraduate at Virginia Commonwealth University where she also finished a post-Baccalaureate degree in Nonprofit Management, which she plans to use in order to found a radically accessible artist residency. As a Houston native, she is thrilled to return to her hometown and become a part of Texas’ vibrant artistic community.

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Date:
January 18, 2023
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:
$125
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/introduction-to-risograph/2948472

Organizer

Chelsea Clarke
Website:
https://rosemarypress.com/

Zine Fest Houston

November 12 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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This event takes place at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art (not to be confused with The Orange Show on Munger St!) is a large, open warehouse space with open bay doors.

Located at 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, Houston, TX 77023

The Printing Museum will be participating in the 2022 Zine Fest Houston.

Come see us at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art as a part of Zine Fest 2022! Check out the collection of zines created by our Artists-In-Residence and workshop instructors, available for sale. We’ll also have information on our risograph workshops coming up in Spring 2023 and renting our risograph during Open Studios to work on your own projects.

Zine Fest Houston is an event dedicated to promoting zines, mini-comics, and other forms of small press, alternative, underground, DIY media and art.

ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE!   Zinesters, writers, artists, distros and other individuals and groups involved in the creation, publication, distribution, or promotion of alternative media and diy will present their printed works.  The goal of the event is for attendees to discover new zines and be inspired to create their own diy art and media projects.  Visit www.zinefesthouston.org for more information.

Details

Date:
November 12, 2022
Time:
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
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Website:
https://www.zinefesthouston.org/

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Zine Fest Houston
Website:
http://zinefesthouston.org/
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Introduction to Risograph (hybrid workshop)

October 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

DATES

This workshop will be held in two parts, Thursdays 6-9pm:

October 13th: online via Zoom
October 20th: in-person at Lawndale Art Center

All times are US/Central time zone

REGISTER

Are you curious about the risograph? This course offers a basic overview of this fantastically accessible machine and its many functions, as well as personalized instruction to meet your project goals. Whether you’re interested in making zines, hand drawn prints, or photographic work – all levels and ideas are encouraged.

In this hybrid workshop, the first class will meet online over Zoom to go over where risography fits into the history of printmaking, go over the process, and discuss your project goals. The second class will meet at the Lawndale Art Center (not The Printing Museum!) for in person instruction to complete your print edition.

Levels: All experience levels welcome. No Riso experience necessary.

Equipment: Our riso is an EZ220u, which prints images up to 8 x 14 inches. We will have three color drums: fluorescent pink, sunflower, and mint. These drums mix beautifully and can approximate full color. 

Materials: for the first week (meeting online), all you’re required to have is access to Zoom. During that meeting the instructor will discuss what optional materials you may want to bring to the in-person studio session the following week, such as larger paper. 8.5 x 11 printer paper is provided.

Location: Oct 13th will meet online; Oct 20th will meet at Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (not The Printing Museum).

Registration Fee: $145, including Riso inks, stencils, and paper.

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: Chelsea Clarke is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where she investigated the intersections of various media such as print, fibers, ceramics, and drawing. Her conceptual practice mirrors this multidisciplinary approach as it focuses on discrete yet intertwining identities and their effect on her daily life. She attended undergraduate at Virginia Commonwealth University where she also finished a post-Baccalaureate degree in Nonprofit Management, which she plans to use in order to found a radically accessible artist residency. As a Houston native, she is thrilled to return to her hometown and become a part of Texas’ vibrant artistic community.

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October 13, 2022
Time:
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost:
$145
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/introduction-to-risograph-hybrid-workshop/2938580

Organizer

Chelsea Clarke
Website:
https://rosemarypress.com/

Experimental Risograph

June 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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DATES

(This workshop will be held in two parts):
Sunday June 12: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Monday June 13: 6:00 – 9:00pm

All times are US/Central time zone

Explore unconventional approaches to the Risograph! In this workshop we will work exclusively on the scanner bed of the Risograph, where images are converted to grayscale and printed in vibrant colors to create exciting overlay possibilities. For source images we will use drawings along with objects and printed images. In addition to combining materials, this workshop will also cover other features such as the enlarge function and contrast adjustments to achieve various spectrums of color.

Successful completion of the class certifies students to reserve the Risograph during Open Studio.

AGES: 16+
LEVELS: All experience levels welcome. No Riso experience necessary.

Materials: Bring your preferred drawing materials (ink or pencils), along with anything you could scan and collage with: sketches, magazine cut-outs, soft/paper objects such as doilies, yarn, fabric, etc.

Paper is provided, including 8.5 x 11 paper and 11×17 paper.

Registration Fee: $140, including Riso inks and paper.

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.

RISO INKS:


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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Date:
June 12, 2022
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost:
$140
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/experimental-risograph/2915363

Organizer

Gaby Hurtado-Ramos
Website:
www.gabyhurtado.com

Illustration for Riso

May 21 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Learn the creative and technical processes in making a multi-color illustration on the risograph! The risograph is a beloved printer that mixes digital and offset printing, overlaying vibrant colors like a screenprint but with more detailed grain and halftones. In the first section of the workshop we will go over how the risograph works. Participants will see print examples and the various effects you can make layering multiple colors and opacities. Participants will also be introduced to various mark-making methods for hand-drawn stencils. In the second section students will be trained in how to operate the risograph to print their stencils and complete a multi-colored illustration.

Successful completion of the class certifies students to reserve the Risograph during Open Studio.

AGES: 16+
LEVELS: All experience levels welcome.

Recommended Materials: Students are encouraged to bring an illustration idea/sketch, and a sketchbook. It is also helpful but optional to bring your favorite black markers, pens, and black pencils. (All necessary supplies will be available at the workshop).

Registration Fee: $125, including Riso inks and paper.

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.

RISO INKS:


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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Date:
May 21, 2022
Time:
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost:
$125
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/illustration-for-riso/2887075

Organizer

Gaby Hurtado-Ramos
Website:
www.gabyhurtado.com

Open Studio: Letterpress, Bookbinding & Printmaking

May 20 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Get access to the artist studios at the Museum for your book arts projects! Available during museum operating hours on the first and third Fridays of each month, open studios offer artists and hobbyists supervised access to its resources and equipment at an affordable flat rate. Staff or instructors will be on hand for questions or assistance.

Registration: $60. Members save 10%. 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.

Guidelines

Participants must:

  • Have more than 6 hours of group or 1:1 instruction in letterpress, bookbinding, or printmaking at the museum or equivalent experience.
  • Bring their own consumables. Letterpress: paper, specialty ink. (Standard inks, gloves, cleaning agents, and basic tools are available for use). Bookbinding: all paper and board. Papermaking: pulp. Printmaking: paper, ink, linoleum blocks, tarlatan. Risograph: paper

Bookbinding

Our studios are equipped with tools for cutting, stitching and binding, and the cutting and application of leather, lettering, and gold leaf.

Letterpress

Bookable letterpress equipment includes: Vandercook Universal I, No. 4; Chandler & Price Pilot; Golding Pearl No. 3; an extensive collection of wood and metal type, borders, and cuts.

Printmaking

Monotypes, etchings, and linocuts are just some of the editioned work you can print in the printmaking studio.

Let’s make a book!
Reserve a press
Let’s get printing!

Papermaking

Our studios are equipped with everything you need to create paper: molds and deckles, vats, felts, drying racks, and a blender.

Risograph

The bookbinding studio is equipped with tools for cutting, stitching and binding, and the cutting and application of leather, lettering, and gold leaf.

Let’s make paper

Let’s make a zine!

COVID safety protocols

Studio capacity is restricted to ensure sufficient social distancing. Participants must wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing. Participants are responsible for cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces after use.

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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Date:
May 20, 2022
Time:
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost:
$60
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Organizer

The Printing Museum
Phone:
713-522-4652
Email:
info@printingmuseum.org
Website:
www.printingmuseum.org

Advanced Risograph Techniques

May 7 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

The risograph is a Japanese printer-duplicator that is seeing a resurgence in popularity among artists and zine (pronounced zeen) enthusiasts, due to its affordability and unique quality of prints.

RISO INKS:

Take your Risograph skills to the next level! Students will learn advanced print techniques to further master their ability to use the Riso for maximal effect in their creative work. Participants will explore the different functions using their own designs to create two color prints, including business cards, merchandise tags, flyers, pocket zines or more! Topics covered will include: zine layout, multiprint, multi-color registration, and other fun techniques.

Successful completion of the class certifies students to reserve the Risograph during Open Studio.

AGES: 16+
LEVELS: Intermediate

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Riso, Illustration for Riso, or by instructor permission.

Recommended Materials: Bring your sketches and ideas on paper and paper ephemera for experimentation.

Registration Fee: $115, including Riso inks and paper.

REGISTER

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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Date:
May 7, 2022
Time:
11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Cost:
$115
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/advanced-risograph-techniques/2887208

Organizer

Katherine Danielle Jenings

Open Studio: Letterpress, Bookbinding & Printmaking

May 6 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Get access to the artist studios at the Museum for your book arts projects! Available during museum operating hours on the first and third Fridays of each month, open studios offer artists and hobbyists supervised access to its resources and equipment at an affordable flat rate. Staff or instructors will be on hand for questions or assistance.

Registration: $60. Members save 10%. 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.

Guidelines

Participants must:

  • Have more than 6 hours of group or 1:1 instruction in letterpress, bookbinding, or printmaking at the museum or equivalent experience.
  • Bring their own consumables. Letterpress: paper, specialty ink. (Standard inks, gloves, cleaning agents, and basic tools are available for use). Bookbinding: all paper and board. Papermaking: pulp. Printmaking: paper, ink, linoleum blocks, tarlatan. Risograph: paper

Bookbinding Studio

The bookbinding studio is equipped with tools for cutting, stitching and binding, and the cutting and application of leather, lettering, and gold leaf.

Letterpress Studio

Bookable letterpress studio equipment includes: Vandercook Universal I, No. 4; Chandler & Price Pilot; Golding Pearl No. 3; an extensive collection of wood and metal type, borders, and cuts.

Printmaking Studio

Monotypes, etchings, and linocuts are just some of the editioned work you can print in the printmaking studio.

Let’s make a book!
Reserve a press
Let’s get printing!

Papermaking Studio

The papermaking studio is equipped with everything you need to create paper: molds and deckles, vats, felts, drying racks, and a blender.

Risograph

The bookbinding studio is equipped with tools for cutting, stitching and binding, and the cutting and application of leather, lettering, and gold leaf.

Let’s make paper

Let’s make a zine!

COVID safety protocols

Studio capacity is restricted to ensure sufficient social distancing. Participants must wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing. Participants are responsible for cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces after use.

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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Date:
May 6, 2022
Time:
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost:
$60
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Organizer

The Printing Museum
Phone:
713-522-4652
Email:
info@printingmuseum.org
Website:
www.printingmuseum.org