July 27 – 28, 2013 Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Heather Allen Hietala Cost: $217 (not including a $25 – $35 which will be charged at class)

Description: This class will introduce the wonders of kakishibu while creating a wonderful Coptic sewn blank journal. Kakishibu is a natural persimmon dye from Japan that imparts a wonderful warm brown tone to paper and cloth. Students will create collaged covers that will be finished with kakishibu to create a wonderful brown leathery effect.
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August 2 – 4, 2013 Friday – Sunday,  9 – 5 with 1 hour for lunch

Instructor: Hollis Fouts Cost:  $394 (includes a materials fee of $72)

Description: Metal etching is not just for intaglio printing! Explore the wonders of working with metal as an alternative material and design element for book arts. We’ll start with simple tank construction and etching technology options. We’ll learn many forms of image transfer methods and resists. Whether you want to draw, use copyright free images, or computer
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