Workshop Description: Botanical printing is an art form that uses the natural pigments in leaves to make beautiful, one-of-akind designs on fabric or paper. In this two day workshop you will explore different types of paper and mordants and learn…
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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 ReadingRoberta 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 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 – Artbound-Binding Techniques for Single Sheets
Workshop Description: If you’ve ever wanted to bind prints, digital photos, or paintings that are on single sheets, we will learn both non-adhesive, folded bindings and sewn bindings. We’ll create a simple album following Hedi Kyle’s crown and Claire Van…
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.…
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