Workshop Description: Have you wondered what to do with that orphaned chopstick or a paintbrush that has seen better days? Are you looking for a technique to offer additional aesthetic variations to a pamphlet binding or even a medieval long…
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Roberta Lavadour – Variations on the Sewn Board Binding
Workshop Description: The Sewn Board Binding is one of the most versatile and user friendly structures in the book arts field, both for binders and the book’s end users. In this class students will learn the basics the binding, then…
Continue ReadingAnn Kronenberg – Interlocked–Woven Paper in Book Arts–Structure and Ornament
Workshop Description: We will explore the structural properties of woven and interlocked paper through the construction of 3 to 4 non-adhesive binding structures including a multisignature structure sewn on paper straps woven into a slotted paper cover, Carmencho Arregui’s and…
Continue ReadingMargo Klass – The Unfolding Box Book
Workshop Description: This 3-dimensional book structure requires the artist to imagine how the book will be experienced in the hands of its viewer – from unlatching the cover, to opening the box by unfolding the hinged panels outward in all…
Continue ReadingHelen Shafer Garcia – Watermedia Approaches for Book Structures
Workshop Description: This workshop will focus on 2 extraordinary multiple signature book structures. Work with the principles of watermedia surface design in the form of watermedia monotypes, dropped-in watercolor techniques, acrylic ink line symbolism, and collage imagery for development of…
Continue ReadingErin Fletcher – Exploring Embroidery on Paper
Workshop Description: Embroidering the surface of paper creates an alluringly tactile effect that can enhance any design. During the first half of the workshop, students will experiment with a range of surface design techniques including embroidery by making a series…
Continue ReadingHayley Ferber – Introduction to Artist Books
Workshop Description: Introduction to Artist Books explores a variety of methods and materials that will be used to create a series of artist books. Over the course of 3 days, students will learn and practice different bookbinding structures, the art…
Continue ReadingKristen Doty – Drawing & Lettering Sketchbook
Workshop Description: Learn to draw! Build confidence or brush up on your skills through drawing and lettering exercises. Learn how to create drawings and add unique drawn letters. These techniques can be used later to enhance your own blank books.…
Continue ReadingMary-Ellen Campbell – Sun and Earth
Workshop Description: Create cyanotypes; those lovely indigo images made from nature or from film negatives on rusted and tea stained papers resulting in unique pages. Day 1, participants will be learning techniques as well as compiling notes on our experiments.…
Continue ReadingPietro Accardi – Intensive Marbling on Paper and Fabric
Workshop Description: All that you need to know about marbling on paper and fabric (silk and cotton). Also we’ll talk about working with metallic paint (on paper) and how to create your own book cloth. We’ll discuss color theory and…
Continue ReadingYoshi Nakagawa – Nengajo Linocut Paper Quilt Exchange – CANCELLED
We are sorry to announce that this class is now cancelled. Please contact Fran McReynolds at workshopchair@focusonbookarts.org if you have any questions. Workshop Description: Nengajo is a traditional custom in Japan, making and sending New Year’s postcards to friends and…
Continue ReadingGinger Burrell – Four Seasons in a Spiral Tunnel Book – CANCELLED
We are sorry to announce that this class is now cancelled. Please contact Fran McReynolds at workshopchair@focusonbookarts.org if you have any questions. Workshop Description: Why have one tunnel in your artist’s book when you can have four? Learn to make…
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