Workshop Description: The workshop will explore the panel book structure composed of double boards glued to book cloth hinges to form stacked double-sided panels that sit on a small, lidded box to house small objects. Workshop participants will learn how…
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Casey Newman – Indigo Dyeing Fabric and Paper
Workshop Description: In this workshop we will create and use an indigo dye vat, and learn to create beautiful patterns by folding and binding fabric. There are infinite ways to manipulate fabric to create unique designs and everything necessary to…
Continue ReadingEline Lipkin – Writing in the Blanks
Workshop Description: This class is for anyone who has wondered what to put inside their beautiful, yet blank, book and who wants to jumpstart their writing. Through generative writing exercises, students will be exposed to poetic forms such as the…
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 – Woodland Journal
Workshop Description: The woodland journal is rugged enough to take on walks in the woods, and suitably elegant for coffee table display. Its cover features a framed composition of stones and twigs sewn onto a panel using Japanese-inspired techniques. Inside…
Continue ReadingLaurel Herbeck – Coptic Cross Stitch Journal
Workshop Description: This journal combines Coptic stitch and Cross-stitch in an elegant and stunning binding. The Coptic stitch is a two-needle across the spine sewing, while the Cross stitch is sewn along the binding simultaneously as the Coptic stitches progress…
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 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 ReadingSarah Matthews – Block Printed Flag Books – 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: Join us for an immersive three days, discovering the captivating fusion of block printing and bookbinding.…
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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