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…
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Roberta Lavadour – Funky Foldy: Fun Structures for the Studio or Classroom
Workshop Description: We’ll explore at least 10 deceptively simple book arts projects, many of which begin with one sheet of paper transformed into multi-faceted structures, that can become the basis for artist’s books or engaging classroom content. We’ll approach each…
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 ReadingBrenda Gallagher – Beaded Miniature Books
Workshop Description: Students will make several miniature books with beaded spines. We will cut small pages and fold into signatures. Then a miniature case will be created by covering small boards with decorative paper and book cloth spines. Students will…
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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