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Home » Workshops & Classes » Book Arts

Book Arts

  • BOOKARTS (credit Paulette Rosen)
  • Artist Peggy Johnston demonstrates a technique during a book workshop
  • A student using the bindery equipment

BOOKARTS (credit Paulette Rosen)Artist Peggy Johnston demonstrates a technique during a book workshopA student using the bindery equipment

Studio capacity:

5 people, including instructor

 

Studio policies:

- All people should wash hands or use hand sanitizer before or upon entering the Bindery before beginning activity in the Bindery.

- Students will bring their own hand tools if them have them (including scissors, straight edge, right angle, needles, bone folders, pencils, glue brushes, etc.) so as to limit movement around the Bindery. If a student does not have such tools, at the beginning of each session the instructor will gather them from the Bindery for use during class.

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Cover to Cover: The Monotype Accordion

Paulette Rosen and Maura Galante

Combine the spontaneity of monotype printmaking with the craft of bookbinding to make a unique artists’ book.  The first three sessions will be devoted to creating a group of same size prints, exploring one idea, theme, or concept, that will work together as a series or to tell a story.  In the next two sessions, students will learn to make an accordion book that can stand up and expand for display.  Hinge together as many  prints as you like for the pages with sturdy, color coordinated paper. Finally, students will make hard covers wrapped in book cloth, decorative paper, or your prints. The result will be a beautiful, one of a kind book. Class date details: Tuesdays, July 5 and 12 will be from 6:30-9:30pm in the printmaking studio Saturday, July 16 from 11am-3pm will be in the printmaking studio Tuesdays, July 19 and 26 will be from 6:30-9:30pm in the bookbinding studio The tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/5–7/26

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A Slipcase for Your Book

In person

Cathy Reeve

Make a box for a book. Create a slipcase that fits your book snugly while leaving the title and spine in full view. Learn the basics of box making using the tools of our fully equipped bindery. The design and functional aspects of your box, measuring and cutting binder’s board, paper and cloth, and the challenges of gluing are all topics that will be covered during the class.  No experience necessary. Intermediate students may enroll and continue with ongoing projects.  The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/13–7/27

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Sewn Boards Binding with Paste Paper Wrapper

In person

Paulette Rosen

Begin your project with a sophisticated kind of finger-painting to decorate a card stock wrapper with colored wheat paste, commonly known as paste paper. (Students can use tools as well, if they prefer.)  Then continue on to create the book that is simple to make, opens flat, is useful, and easy to dress up with variations. The sections and cover (folded card stock) are sewn together at the same time. If you love the finger-painting part, there will be ample opportunity to make additional paste papers for future use. Most of the basics of hand bookbinding - measuring, folding, sewing, cutting and gluing - will be covered. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/14–8/4

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Suminagashi: The Art of Japanese Paper Marbling

In person

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, fluid looking pattern and the process is hypnotic and meditative. After a brief lecture and demonstration, students will marble many different kinds of paper suitable for use in areas including book arts, calligraphy, and gift-wrapping. Suminagashi is especially effective when combined with printmaking and collage techniques.  Tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/23

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Erasure Poetry Artists’ Books: Text and Image

In person

Krista Narciso

Using old and recycled books, participants will create new poetic text through the process of erasure. Also known as "blackout poetry," this process involves altering books using a combination of drawing, collage, and mixed techniques to cover, change, or add elements. After creating the content, students will deconstruct the books to create new book structures, using the original materials combined with additional paper, cloth, and thread. Book structures explored in this workshop will include the accordion books and the pamphlet. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW. Covid Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/30

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Stab Binding

Cathy Reeve

Using book cloth, decorative paper, and elegant stitching, students create a hardcover stab binding, suitable for journals, or sketchbooks. There will be time to explore traditional and non-traditional sewing patterns. Once you have done one of these, you can continue to create at home as no special tools are needed.  Most of the basics of hand bookbinding, including measuring, folding, cutting and gluing, will be covered. No experience necessary. Intermediate students may enroll and continue with ongoing projects. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8/3–8/17

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