Early Bird Dates: Wednesday, 12/18-Saturday, 12/21. Use coupon code: EarlyBird
All Levels
More of the Art of the Fold
Cathy Reeve
Inspire your creativity and delve into more innovative folded book structures based on Art of the Fold written by master binders Hedi Kyle and Ulla Warchol. Explore dozens of book structures that Hedi has developed, mostly using only folding techniques (no glue or sewing). Students will make new structures as well as revisiting some of the models explored in a previous workshop. Time permitting, we can experiment with resizing and adapting some of the structures to your own uses, playing with decorative papers, and varying the weight of the paper. All tools and materials provided, no previous bookbinding experience or previous workshop attendance required. Includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session each week.
Suggested ages: 18+
Materials students should bring: Personal bookbinding tools if students have them.
Thursdays, 6:30 pm–9:30 pm, 1/16-2/13
5 sessions: $195.00; Early Bird price: $185.25 (Discount available until 12/21/2019)
Intermediate + Advanced
Advanced Hand Bookbinding
Gisela Noack
Expand your skills and interests in bookbinding and restoration with individualized instruction in the bindery. Includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session each week.
Materials students should bring: Personal bookbinding tools.
Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Basic Hand Bookbinding or permission of the instructor.
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm, 1/15-2/19
6 sessions: $234.00; Early Bird price: $222.30 (Discount available until 12/21/2019)
Workshops
Suminagshi: Japanese Paper Marbling
(Due to popular demand a second section has been added for 2/8/20)
Paulette Rosen
Learn the ancient Japanese technique of printing from inks floating on water. This non-toxic method of decorating paper creates a very organic and fluid-looking pattern. The process is hypnotic and meditative. After a brief lecture and demonstration, students will marble many different kinds of paper suitable for use in book arts, calligraphy, and gift-wrapping. Suminagashi is especially effective when combined with other printmaking and collage techniques.
Suggested ages: 18+
All materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring different kinds of paper to try, although plenty will be provided.
A. Saturday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm, 2/1
1 session: $75.00; Early Bird price: $71.25 (Discount available until 12/21/2019)
B. Saturday, 10:00 am–3:00 pm, 2/8
1 session: $75.00
Finish That Project
Paulette Rosen
Do you have an unfinished book on your shelf or a partially completed box gathering dust? Bring them to the bindery for a marathon of finishing. Guided by your instructor and motivated by the presence of others, you’ll clear your table for the coming of spring. Includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session each week.
Suggested ages: 18+
Materials students should bring: Unfinished projects and personal book binding tools.
Prerequisite: Any previous book arts class
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm–9:30 pm, 2/18-2/25
2 sessions: $90.00; Early Bird price: $85.50 (Discount available until 12/21/2019)
Illuminated Initial Letters
Ah, those big, beautiful illuminated letters! Learn the traditional techniques to reproduce the Medieval-style initial letter. Decorative techniques will range from basic painted capitals to versal letters filled in with vines, Bible scenes, or a cross-hatched “diaper pattern.” Although we will not work with true gold leaf, the initials will be illuminated with touches of imitation gold. Paper and paints will be supplied.
Materials students should bring: Illuminated Initial Letters Supplies
Suggested ages: 18+
Saturday, 12:30 pm–4:30 pm, 3/7
1 session: $60.00; Early Bird price: $57.00 (Discount available until 12/21/2019)
Open Studio
Open Studio
Studio Binders
Monitored sessions for binders registered for courses or for those with experience. Fee includes materials for binding and use of the equipment in the bindery. Students must be approved by an instructor to enroll. No instruction. There will be some weekday evenings, some Friday afternoons, and some Saturdays. Exact dates and times will be posted at the start of the semester.
Materials students should bring: Personal bookbinding tools.
Prerequisite: Current enrollment in a book arts course or permission of the department head.
Dates and times will be posted by 1/13
Current Students: $20/session and Nonenrolled students: $30/session
Studio Binder Membership for Winter 2020 term: $50