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1324 West Clay St.
Houston, TX 77019
713 522.4652
Hours:
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday

Admission free for
walk-in visitors;
Call to schedule your group tour.

 

 

The Museum of Printing History
      A Place For All Types 


 

 

Registration has begun for the 2009 Summer Book Arts Studio!

From papermaking to printing and binding, learn to make books by hand. Four day sessions are available for children, adults, and families.

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THE SHELL PRINTS OF
Jean Charles Chenu

 April 30, 2009 – October 10, 2009

Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 6:30pm
Lecture by Candace Clements, Professor in Art History at the University of Houston

Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 6:30pm
Lecture by Tina Petway, Curator of Malacology at Houston Museum of Natural Science

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Filigrane: the History of Watermarks

May 14, 2009 through September 5, 2009

Free papermaking demonstrations led by Kathy Gurwell:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 1:00pm
Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 1:00pm

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Body Language
WIVLA Print and Photography Show

Opening Reception
Thursday, June 25th 6-8pm


June 25, 2009 through September 19, 2009

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Change, 2009; stone lithograph, 23" x 18.5"

 

 

The Museum of Printing History is pleased to present a limited edition print by Charles Criner, Artist-in-Residence. “Change” will be limited to 150 signed and numbered prints. The prints sell for $175 unframed or $275 framed. All proceeds from the sale of the remaining prints will benefit the Museum.

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The Museum of Printing History now offers free admission for self-guided tours, Tuesday through Saturday.

  Call 713-522-4652 to schedule your guided tour.

 

The Museum of Printing History
1324 W Clay Street, Houston, TX, 77019
Tel: 713 522 4652 · Fax: 713 522 5694