Brenda Gallagher – Focus on Book Arts

Brenda Gallagher: Wood-Burned Cover Flat-Back Case Binding

We will begin with discussing design and how to plan the space for the cover’s wood panel. Designs will be transferred to pieces of wood veneer in cherry, oak, or maple. Then we will move on to woodburning the veneer to create our cover images. Students will practice how to make designs with the heated tool and learn tips for working over wood grain and best techniques. Color can be added by painting the finished woodburned design with wood dyes. Students will receive several pieces of wood veneer to work on, choosing the best finished design to be the cover of the book.

Brenda Gallagher: Mini Pencil Sketchbook

Bind your very own miniature sketchbook with leather covers. This little gem holds your mini colored pencils and fits in your pocket!

Brenda Gallagher: Decorating with the Heat Foil Pen

Create beautiful designs for your books with the heat foil pen. Each student will receive a brand-new heated foil pen with multiple nibs that they can take home at the end of class. Brenda will provide a rainbow of foil options for students to use in class. Students will also be invited to cut a length of each color to take home for future projects.