BOOKWORKS NEWSLETTER - December 2006
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| Welcome to the December 2006 edition of the BookWorks Newsletter, our monthly on-line publication that features classes and events taking place at Asheville BookWorks. We invite you to stop by our studio at 428 1/2 Haywood Road during our NEW Schedule of Hours Open to the Public, featured above. In addition, you can browse our October 2006-January 2007 Class Catalog on-line by clicking on the Workshops link above. We'll soon be publishing our January-May 2007 Catalog, both in digital and printed form. If you'd like to receive the catalog via mail, feel free to give us a call at (828) 255-8444, or send us your information via e-mail to info@ashevillebookworks.com. We're also happy to provide bundles of catalogs for you to distribute to anyone who might be interested in taking a class. Just let us know. We hope to see you soon at BookWorks! |
CLASSES
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EVENTS
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Featured Instructor:
Meighan Mise
Meighan Mise trained in bookbinding and printmaking at the San Francisco Center for the Book. She currently co-owns and operate Blue Barnhouse, a letterpress and design studio in West Asheville. Her passions include creating unique and beautiful albums and boxes, and sharing her skills with all those who are interested in book arts. Classes taught by Meighan at BookWorks this winter include:
Large Portfolio by Meighan Mise
Holiday Box Making
December 9 & 10
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)
In this class we will start with simple origami gift boxes that can be made from single sheets of paper and move on to more complex cloth-covered boxes with compartments and lids. Perfect for anyone looking fro creative ways to turn packaging into art, crafting thoughtful and impressive gifts.
Four Stories by Andy Farkas, Binding by Megian Mise
Books With Decorative Spines
January 20 & 21
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)
Learn the basics of the long stitch, a german bookbinding style that features intricate exposed stitching on the spine. We will explore several variations of the long stitch technique. We will also learn how to measure and create templates for custom designed books with decorative spines.
Long Stitch Album by Meighan Mise
Craft of Bookbinding: Make Your Own Photo Album
January 15, 22 & 29
Monday evenings
6:30 - 8:30 pm
In this class, we will explore several ways you can bind books to accommodate photos and house memorabilia for sharing. We will be making and filling books while discussing design and style elements to create classic heirloom albums. |
Evolution of Cut + Paste
An Exhibition of Zinemakers turned Bookmakers
Exhibition Opening
November 3
Friday evening
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Exhibition Closing with Guest Curator Emily K. Larned
December 15
Friday evening
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Evolution of Cut & Paste showcases the work of five zinemakers, as they became interested in the processes of handcraft & bookmaking. The exhibit first ran at the Parsons School of Design's Gimbel Library. Curated by zinester and artist Emily K. Larned (a.k.a. Red Charming), this popular exhibit was part of the Booklyn Artist Alliance’s ongoing programming at Parsons. Asheville BookWorks is thrilled to host this exhibition, accompanying their themed Month of Accessibility in November.
The featured artists include:
Amy Greenan, Highest Population of Rock Stars & Pumpkin
Sara Jaffe, Manifixation & Inconvenient Press
Molly Kalkstein, Tyger Voyage
Eleanor Whitney, Indulgence & Atlantic vs. Pacific Press
Emily K. Larned, Muffin Bones, Memorytown USA & Parfait
Parfait 2 by Emily K. Larned (a.k.a. Red Charming)
Our guest curator is Emily K. Larned. Her production label is Red Charming, an imaginary bad translation, meaning "an object or an aesthetic that combines the cute with the cerebral." Emily is in her second year at Yale, pursuing her M.F.A. in Graphic Design. Emily’s artists’ books are placed in over 50 library collections across the country. Before she began her graduate studies, Emily served for several years as the Vice President and Director of Education at Booklyn Artists Alliance, where she is still a Board member. For more information, see www.booklyn.org
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NEW Schedule of Hours Open to the Public
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
BookWorks is now offering a regular schedule of Hours Open to the Public. If you have questions about BookWorks, our schedule of classes, our exhibition space, our studios for rent, or if you'd just like to stop by for a visit, we'll be on-hand and at your service every week during the hours listed above. We hope you'll come and see us! |
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Open Studio Hours
Monday evenings (except the first Monday of each month)
6:00 - 9:00 pm
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BookWorks is now offering a regular schedule of Open Studio Hours for any student who attends a BookWorks class. Open Studio takes place every Monday evening, except the first Monday of each month, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. BookWorks Director Laurie Corral is on-hand during Open Studio to discuss projects and assist with equipment. Equipment available to students during Open Studio includes:
Jacques Board Shear
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Backing Presses
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Foil Stamper
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Guillotine Cutter
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Book Presses
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Drill Press
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Standing Press
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Gold Stamping Tools
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Corner Rounder
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The fee for Open Studio is $18 per three-hour session.
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