2010 Summer Book Arts Studio

To register, please fill out the appropriate form below and fax to 713-522-5694 or print it out and mail it to

Museum of Printing History
1324 West Clay St.
Houston, TX 77019.

You may also call 713-522-4652 to register by phone.

Click here for a CHILDREN'S session registration form.
Click here for a FAMILY session registration form.
Click here for a ADULT session

From making the paper to binding the book, students will participate in the hands-on and historical art of bookmaking at the Museum of Printing History’s Summer Studio. On each successive day of the Studio,  participants will create an element of the finished book.

Schedule

MONDAY: PAPERMAKING
Students will learn about the history of this art - which dates back nearly two thousand years -- by making their own sheets of paper. After immersing pure cotton fibers in a vat of water, they will learn to make a sheet by catching the pulp on a screen and frame, then will place it onto felts to dry. Artists will  explore their creativity by adding their choices of natural plant fibers, glitter, or paper confetti to the vat. Instructor: Lynn Gammon

TUESDAY: PASTE PAPER
Students will learn the art of paste paper, decorations used to ornament books since the 16th century. Pigment will be added to transparent paste, creating a “paint” which is brushed onto paper. Students then use a variety of tools, from brushes and sponges to combs, kitchen utensils, and—of course—hands. The process offers the pleasure and free creativity of basic finger painting with the precision of complex designs, producing a decorated sheet of paper which can be used as a book cover, endsheets, or collage elements. Instructor: Darla Hartmann

WEDNESDAY: PRINTMAKING
Participants will be introduced to the art of stone lithography by Charles Criner, the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence. Each student will learn about Charles’ creative process before beginning their own artwork, drawing on their past experiences to create meaningful images. They will then join together, creating designs on a limestone block with a grease pencil, and will learn how to pull the print on the Museum’s 1830’s star-wheel lithography press. Instructor: Charles Criner

THURSDAY: BOOKBINDING
The students will complete their Studio by learning a number of bookbinding techniques and structures. The paper and art created during the earlier sessions will come together in at least three finished artist’s books: a pamphlet, a dos-ŕ-dos (or back-to-back) book, or a chopstick book. Each artist will choose which papers and prints to include in their masterworks and will have surplus paper to complete more books at home. Instructor: Lee Steiner

Sessions

CHILDREN’S SESSIONS: Morning sessions are reserved for children ages 5-9, while children ages 10-14 participate in the afternoon sessions.

ADULT SESSIONS: Adult sessions will focus on bookmaking techniques, which teachers may take back to their classrooms. The adult sessions are appropriate for public or home school teachers, or any adult interested in the art of the book. Teachers will receive a Certificate of Completion of 10 hours to receive Professional Development credit from HISD.

FAMILY SESSIONS: These sessions allow families to participate together! One parent or grandparent may participate with one or two children, age 5 or older. Three or more children will require another adult family member.

Calendar

Children's Sessions June 7-10, 2010
Session 1: Children ages 5-9; 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Session 2: Children ages 10-14; 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Family Sessions June 14-17, 2010
Session 3: Family/morning 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Session 4: Family/afternoon 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Adult Sessions June 21-24, 2010
 Session 5: Adults/morning 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Session 6: Adults/afternoon 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Children's Sessions July 12-15, 2010
Session 7: Children ages 5-9; 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Session 8: Children ages 10-14; 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Family Sessions July 19-22, 2010
Session 9: Family/morning 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Session 10: Family/afternoon 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Adult Sessions July 26-29, 2010
Session 11: Adults/morning 9:30 am-12:00 pm
Session 12: Adults/afternoon 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

Enrollment Fees

$100 tuition, plus $25 supplies fee, per participant
10% off tuition for enrolling multiple family members OR
10% off tuition for Members of the Museum

Registration

We accept cancellations of any registration with a three day notice. To secure a place in the Studio, payment must be received at the time of enrollment. Children must be accompanied by a guardian or parent to the Museum each day for class, and will not be released from the room until signed out by a listed adult. In addition, a guardian must sign a safety release form for each child involved in the Studio.