Print Holiday Cards Happy Hour

Join us Friday, December 4th, 6-9pm
Free Admission. Space is limited. RSVP Today!

Let letterpress be that something special this holiday season! Attendees can expect to complete a small edition of cards with greetings such as “Season’s Greetings”, “Happy Holidays” and “Happy New Year”. We may even print “Thank You” cards, ending the year in a spirit of gratitude! This is a family-friendly event.

• Free admission.
• Enjoy drinks and snacks!
• Shop for all the bibliophiles on your list.
• Hand made books, notecards, kits, tools, materials, and more!
• Gift certificates are available.

This event is held in conjunction with our Fall Fundraiser,
Happy Tenth! Celebrating 10 years of the Austin Book Arts Center

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kevin Auer trained as an apprentice in bookbinding with Scott Mullenberg in Portland, Maine. He then worked as a conservation technician for a number of years at Cornell University. After graduating from the conservation program at the University of Texas at Austin, Kevin worked as a book conservator at the Walters Art Museum. Kevin learned letterpress from David Wolfe in Portland, Maine. He co-owned Wolfe Editions, a small shop that specialized in artists’ books and limited edition work. Kevin also ran his own shop for a number of years doing letterpress printing and book binding. He has taught letterpress at Dartmouth College, The Maryland Institute College of Art, and The University of Texas at Austin. Kevin is currently the Director of the Communication Design Program at The University of Houston, Victoria.