Weekend papermaking classes for the novice and those with some previous experience. You’ll learn techniques for forming sheets of handmade paper using pulp prepared in our Reina beater. The distinctive quality of handmade paper inspires many uses. We'll look at examples of how handmade papers are used in artwork, book arts, printmaking, cards and envelopes. This is a hands-on weekend geared to familiarizing you with our new papermaking facility.
Please bring the following items:
For class, wear rubber-soled shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
Book-A-Day February 16 - 19, 2010 Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Dan Essig $403 + studio fees
Learn to make four different book structures over the course of four days.
The emphasis of the class will be low tech, you will need few tools other than the basic bookbinding kit. Starting with an overview on various papers, you will learn to tear precise text blocks and various folded book structures.
The workshop will cover Coptic, longstitch, sewn tapes and variation bindings.
Please bring the following items:
Wood pencil
Prismacolor white PC938
Mechanical pencil
White eraser
6-18" metal ruler
4-6" plastic triangle
Glue brush
Exacto knife and extra blades
Small self-healing cutting mat
small sharp scissors
bone folders
awls
Japanese paper drill
1/4-inch palm chisel
Thin or light weight collage materials: decorative and text papers, photos, insect wings, leafs, feathers, etc
Expanding Your Vocabulary February 20 & 21, 2010 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Heather Allen-Swarttouw $182 + $25-$35 materials fee Materials included: easy cut, erasers, some inks, textile paints, foam for stamp pads, plastic knives, adhesive, industrial foam, wood blocks, tracing paper, T pins
This class will introduce the wonders of block printing and stencils and integral components of a creative vocabulary. Block prints or stamps and stencils are some of the oldest techniques for imparting pattern and imagery to paper and cloth. We will use simple carving tools and a variety of materials including Easy cut and felt to create unique and personal blocks. Stencils will be explored separately and combined with block printing. Blocks and stencils can be as simple or sophisticated as the maker wants them to be. Using the more traditional inks for paper and textile paints for cloth will allow us to print the stamps both on paper and cloth. Low tech and as easy or as complicated as the individual, these techniques are a wonderful way to expand your vocabulary and individualize your work.
Please bring the following items:
journal for note taking
favorite journal writing implement
glue stick
scissors
foam brushes
Xacto blade and spare blades
linoleum cutter & handle
pencil
any stamp pads you have
old toothbrush
a smooth bottom tray like a cafeteria tray or shallow enamel tray
gloves if you have sensitive hands
apron or wear studio clothes
3-5 pieces of your favorite papers and white or light colored fabrics to experiment printing on
Introduction to Asheville BookWorks February 27, 2010 Saturday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm $15
So what do they do at Asheville BookWorks? These two-hour orientations are geared for the person who has a curiosity for the world of Book Arts. What exactly is bookbinding, printmaking, hand papermaking and letterpress printing? Join us to learn about the basic areas of Book Arts and the types of work that we do through discussion and demonstrations. One particular discipline will be focused upon each session, so register for more than one! (Only $15/session!)
Introduction to Letterpress Printing for Writers March 5 - 7, 2010 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Frank Brannon $303 + $25 studio fee:Studio fee covers all inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters
For the beginning or seasoned writer, letterpress printing may be used a tool in the writing process. This three-day class will explore the basics of letterpress printing and hand typesetting, including type composition, mixing ink, press set-up, and printing on the Vandercook Proof Press. Students will design and produce a small project of their own such as a business card, greeting or post card and may participate in a group broadside project. This class is designed as a stepping stone to advanced classes and future projects with BookWorks. Good introductory class for poets and writers at any level of experience who wish to see their own words in print.
Please bring the following items:
small book or journal for notekeeping
pencil
printing paper, (paper will not be required on the first day) instructor will guide you to the best options for your personal letterpress printing projects
a favorite quote, haiku or word
Introduction to Asheville BookWorks March 11, 2010 Thursday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm $15
So what do they do at Asheville BookWorks? These two-hour orientations are geared for the person who has a curiosity for the world of Book Arts. What exactly is bookbinding, printmaking, hand papermaking and letterpress printing? Join us to learn about the basic areas of Book Arts and the types of work that we do through discussion and demonstrations. One particular discipline will be focused upon each session, so register for more than one! (Only $15/session!)
They look much more difficult than they really are. Bring a small book of your choosing and learn to construct a clam shell box (also called a fall-back box) for it. You will not even need a ruler to accomplish the feat! Students will learn what simple measurements to take, how to cut the parts required and the chronology of assembly. Everyone will leave class with a completed project and the directions to make many more at home. No previous experience is needed.
All book cloth, boards, papers, tools, and glues will be provided. You only need to bring a mechanical pencil and 2 pieces of paper for your note taking. Bring a camera if you have one, pictures are good visual aids.
Please bring the following items:
pencil and paper for notes
Paper Bag Painting for Books March 20 & 21, 2010 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Margaret Cogswell $178 + $25 materials fee The following items are provided by instructor: acrylic paint, shellac, watercolor crayons, ink, glue, paper bags, linen cord, paper, brushes
In this 2 day workshop you will learn how to transform a paper bag into sturdy one- of-a-kind book covers and book pages. The first day will be spent layering, drawing and painting on flattened paper bags using a variety of materials. Day two will involve a simple book structure using your bag paintings as a start for endless other applications. No experienced necessary.
Please bring the following items:
decorative and/or interesting scrap paper for collaging and gluing
scissors
Stiff Leaf and Drum Leaf Bindings April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010 Wednesdays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor:Jessica White $153 + $10 materials fee
Materials fees includes:Mat board (black and white only), Binder’s board, PVA, Japanese paper for spine supports
These bindings are perfect for painters, printers, and artists who want create books without breaking up the image across gutters, or deal with complex layouts for creating signatures. In this class, we will make stiff leaf bindings, similar to board books, with variations on framing the images and creating windows. Students will also learn how to make the drum leaf binding, similar to stiff leaf, but an elegant way to bind artwork on paper without the stiffness of the boards. These bindings allow the artist to layout pages in a more intuitive way, and each finished spread opens flat for full viewing. They are also ideal bindings for digital book making. No previous book binding experience is necessary.
Please bring the following items:
Journal and pen/pencil for taking notes
Finished artwork or decorative papers for book projects (don’t need to be done by first class)
Cutting tools: scissors, X-acto knife, self healing mat
12” Metal ruler (a metal triangle is also helpful)
Bone folder
Glue brushes in a variety of sizes
Mat boards in different colored if preferred
Letterpress Printing - Level II Prerequisite: Introduction to Handset Letterpress Printing or equivalent experience or classes in printing April 8 - 11, 2010 Thursday through Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Frank Brannon $355 + $25 studio fee:Studio fee covers all inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters
The goal of this class is to increase participant’s familiarity and experience with letterpress printing. Each student will produce a single signature, pamphlet stitched book, or a broadside, using a text and theme of their choosing. We will focus on topics such as letterpress project planning, imposition, multiple run registration and developing participant’s letterpress printing skills. We will also explore printmaking techniques using the Vandercook press, e.g., linoleum block cuts for illustrative purposes. The final result of this class will be the completion of a full letterpress printed project and development of the skills needed to print independently.
Please bring the following items:
Pencil
Notebook
Project ideas/text
Paper – will not be needed for first class, purchased after discussion of project
Encaustic Intensive April 8 - 11, 2010 Thursday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break every day) Instructor:Celia Gray $353 + materials fees: $40 Materials fee covers all wax, paint, brushes, wood, paper and other expendables of the process.
In this 4-day workshop we will cover all of the possibilities encaustic painting can offer. We will begin with the basics of this ancient technique of painting with pigmented beeswax, including tools and safety, making the encaustic medium and paints, and fusing layers. We will go on to explore the many ways to create imagery and texture by carving, incising, scraping, branding, collaging, transferring and using gold leaf. There will be demonstrations, discussion of historical and contemporary works, lots of work time and exploration, and plenty of time to learn from each other's results. All levels welcome.
Please bring the following items:
10 wood panels no larger than one foot on any side (i.e.: pre made panels from art supply stores or plywood)
scissors
needle tool (clay needle tools work well and can be found at High Water Clay)
scraping tool (again, High Water Clay has great options but a small knife will work)
PVA glue
optional: flat porous material for collage, materials to apply to a board for low relief (found objects, scraps of wood, etc), fresh photo copies for transferring
Pulp to Paper April 17 & 18, 2010 Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Frank Brannon $203 + $20 materials fee
Weekend papermaking classes for the novice and those with some previous experience. You’ll learn techniques for forming sheets of handmade paper using pulp prepared in our Reina beater. The distinctive quality of handmade paper inspires many uses. We'll look at examples of how handmade papers are used in artwork, book arts, printmaking, cards and envelopes. This is a hands-on weekend geared to familiarizing you with our new papermaking facility.
Please bring the following items:
For class, wear rubber-soled shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
Advanced Marbling April 24, 2010 Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Steve Pittelkow $103 + materials fees: $30 Material fee covers tank, white paper and paints.
Hone your marbling skills in an advanced class designed to deepen your knowledge of this fascinating craft. Special attention will be paid to historical patterns, taming acrylic paints and creating intricate floral designs. All students will work with an 18 x 24 inch tank. Participation in a recent marbling class is required.
Please bring the following items:
wear comfortable shoes
bring an apron
any specialized papers you would like to print on
Marbling Open Studio April 25, 2010 Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Steve Pittelkow $103 Provided: full size tank, unlimited paper and paints!
For experienced marblers, this full day open studio allows you to build a portfolio of beautiful papers. We will provide unlimited paper and paints! While there is no instruction during this open studio, your questions will be answered and you can receive a friendly reminder about a favorite pattern. There will also be a full size tank available for use. What could be better than marbling without the mess at home?
Cartonnage April 27 & 29, 2010 Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Steve Pittelkow $203 + materials fees: $20 Material fee covers all class materials and tools.
Cartonnage is a French term that encompasses a range of crafts using various thicknesses of book board to create useful and decorative household objects from simple boxes to plates and bowls--even furniture. In addition, cartonnage employs and reinforces all the best practices of bookbinding (with a bit of geometry thrown in) and provides students an opportunity to "think outside the box." In this class, students will make two classic decorative pieces and will receive templates and instructions for additional pieces. All materials and tools will be provided.
Please bring the following items:
Encaustic Open Studio May 1, 2010 Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Celia Gray $75 + materials fees: $20 Materials fee covers about a pound in a half or two of wax and damar, paints, table paper, and propane.
This is a one-day opportunity for people who have taken a basic encaustic painting class who would like the space and equipment to continue their exploration. I will provide the equipment and wax medium and be available for questions but mostly this is an open studio workday. Students should bring projects or panels, scraping and incising tools, and any collage materials they would like to use. The medium, paints, and equipment will be provided.
Please bring the following items:
in-progress project or materials to start a new such as: wood panels and material for collage
scissors
needle tools
scraping tools
PVA glue
Secrets Revealed: A Festival of Non-Adhesive Bindings May 1 & 2, 2010 Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Steve Pittelkow $203 + materials fees: $10 Materials fee includes text paper, cover paper, thread and embellishments. Needles, bone folders, rulers, knives, cutting mats, etc will be available for use.
Are your Keith Smith books lonely and unused? Then let’s explore a whole library of exquisite non-adhesive bindings, all perfect for casual diarists and journalers, printers and book artists. We’ll start with a few single signature books and progress to more complex “how did you do that?” volumes. In two days, you’ll take home about a half-dozen beautiful models—both soft cover and hard—that you will want to make again and again. Along the way, you’ll learn about page imposition and how to use your home printer with these bindings. Everything will be supplied and all levels are welcome. Sign up for this class and receive as a gift of the instructor a beautifully made, elegantly decorated punching jig for all your future non-adhesive bindings.
Please bring the following items:
Image-making on the Vandercook: Variations on Relief May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 8, 2010 Tuesdays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor:Jessica White $228 + $25 materials/studio fee
Studio fees includes:inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and equipment.
In this class, we’ll focus on creating images through collagraph, pressure, and block printing techniques on the Vandercook press. Exploration will revolve around creating low-relief collages made with textured objects (fabric, string, paper cut-outs), then printing from them either placed on the tympan underneath the printed page (called a pressure print) or placed on the press bed (called a collagraph). The resulting image is hazy and atmospheric, with lovely detailed textures. The class will also be introduced to basic linoleum block printmaking. We will create a series of small prints and an edition for a class exchange. No previous printing experience is necessary.
Approx. 18 hours = at 3 hours per night (6-9 pm) = 6 nights:
intro, cut paper for pressure prints, prep blocks for collagraph
intro to the press, print pressures, start on collagraph blocks
print blocks, print pressures, intro registration
prep linoleum – transfer image, show how to cut
print linoleum, demo multiple block prints
print linoleum, demo reduction cut
Please bring the following items:
pencil and paper/notebook for taking notes
collage materials: cloth, lace, string, textured paper scraps
cutting tools: scissors, X-acto knives, cutting mat
glue stick
paper for printing will be provided, however, students are encouraged to bring their own paper to experiment with
block cutting tool - Speedball Lino Set No. 1 is recommended
Materials provided by instructor:
linoleum blocks (2 per student)
PVA and glue brushes
acrylic medium
some collage materials
transfer tools and solvents
some block cutting tools
various printing papers
Kakishibu and Coptic May 7 - 9, 2010 Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor: Heather Allen-Swarttouw $238 + materials fee: $35-$45 Materials fee covers text block papers, prepped book covers, decorative papers, waxed linen, kakishibu, gesso and paints, glue, waxed paper, plastic cups, hand-outs, dying containers, kakishibu jars. (Instructor will also have John James straight needles, Asian brushes and boards for sale.)
This three day class with 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. We will learn how to rip a text block of acid free ivory Velata. Using the kakishibu collage covers we will use the multi needle Coptic technique to create a wonderful blank journal. During the weekend we will also explore kakishibu through painting, resisting, and dip dying paper and cloth.
Please bring the following items:
journal for note taking
favorite journal writing implement
glue stick
scissors
4 book binders needles - straight or curved 2.5" needles
awl and bone folder
variety of paint brushes - including a stiff glue brush and softer watercolor brushes
1" - 2" soft Asian style brush* available from Highwater Clay or True Blue
8- 12 oz recycled and rinsed! plastic bottle to take home kakishibu in
a smooth bottom tray like a cafeteria tray or shallow enamel tray
gloves if you have sensitive hands
apron or wear studio clothes
cellulose sponge
embroidery needles and variety of embroidery or heavier thread to work on the covers papers before gluing to the boards
paper scraps for collage, bring miscellaneous papers and paper scraps of all weights and sizes as well as some scraps to share as well we will have a common materials for sharing
cutting mat
3-5 pieces of your favorite papers and white or light colored fabrics to experiment and explore the kakishibu in the range of 24" square
Introduction to Asheville BookWorks May 8, 2010 Saturday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm $15
So what do they do at Asheville BookWorks? These two-hour orientations are geared for the person who has a curiosity for the world of Book Arts. What exactly is bookbinding, printmaking, hand papermaking and letterpress printing? Join us to learn about the basic areas of Book Arts and the types of work that we do through discussion and demonstrations. One particular discipline will be focused upon each session, so register for more than one! (Only $15/session!)
Papermaking II May 14 - 16, 2010 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Frank Brannon
Prerequisite: Introductory Papermaking or equivalent experience
$303 + $25 studio fee Studio fee covers all fibers and other expendable supplies needed for papermaking and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the studio.
The focus of the three-day course is in the use of the Hollander paper beater as well as improving your sheet formation. Using various fibers participants will become comfortable with the use of beater with a special emphasis on safety. The goal is to provide you with the experience to successfully rent space in the studio for your own work.
Please bring the following items:
Plastic apron if you have one, and wear rubber-soled shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet, and ear plugs
Letterpress Printing III May 22 & 23, 2010 Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Frank Brannon $203 + $20 studio fee:Studio fee covers all inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters
Letterpress III focuses upon the printing press itself: roller height adjustment, tympan packing, inking and general maintenance. Through a small printing project, participants will first re-familiarize themselves with the process of letterpress printing, and then we will look at the press in detail. Troubleshooting in printing related to the press will be covered with the goal of each participant ready to work independently in the letterpress studio.
Please bring the following items:
Ideas and printing paper to complete a brief 2-D work
Introduction to Letterpress Printing May 28 - 30, 2010 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Laurie Corral $303 + $25 studio fee:Studio fee covers all inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters
This three-day class will explore the basics of letterpress printing and hand typesetting, including type composition, mixing ink, press set-up, and printing on the Vandercook Proof Press. Students will design and produce a small project of their own such as a business card, greeting or post card and may participate in a group broadside project. This class is designed as a stepping stone to advanced classes and future projects with BookWorks. Explore the ways that letterpress printing can add texture, words and a new dimension to your print and book work.
Please bring the following items:
small book or journal for notekeeping
pencil
printing paper, (paper will not be required on the first day) instructor will guide you to the best options for your personal letterpress printing projects
a favorite quote, haiku or word
Wood Engraving June 3, 10, 17, 2010 Thursdays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor:Andy Farkas $116 + $25 materials fee
Learn the art and technique of wood engraving during this three-part workshop. Students will learn the proper way to use engraving tools, keep them sharp and the proper way to print the finished relief prints. Tools and engraving blocks will be available for purchase.
Please bring the following items:
Paper to Printing June 4 - 6, 2010 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Katherine McGinn and Frank Brannon $303 + $15 studio fee:Studio fee covers all inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters
The distinctive quality of handmade paper inspires many uses, and in this course we’ll focus on the mark-making possibilities within the process of monoprinting. This is a combination effort where we will not only make handmade paper but print on it, seeing how handmade paper made be incorporated into specific types of art and book arts work. You’ll learn techniques for forming sheets of handmade paper using pulp prepared in our Reina pulp-making machine. This class will familiarize you with our new papermaking facility and you will begin to develop a knowledge of printmaking.
Please bring the following items:
For papermaking, rubber-soled shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
Sketch book, pencil, pen and eraser
foam brush
Sharpie marker
Q-tips!!
Viva Paper Towels or other soft paper towel
Bookmaking Jam Session June 7 - 11, 2010 Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Jean Buescher Bartlett $445 + $35 materials fee
Since workshops are essentially collectives, we will take advantage of the possibilities for joint improvisation and serendipity, like jazz musicians jamming. Students will be encouraged and guided to work in a freely associative and nonlinear fashion on a book (or books) firmly grounded in tradition. Our approach will be from the inside out, beginning with contents and then developing structures around them. Some of the techniques that we will investigate in this process-oriented class are: listing, free association writing, materials' investigation, directed research, mirroring exercises, and book part deconstruction.
Please bring the following items:
Taking Encaustic Further (Encaustic Advanced)
Please note, revised dates: June 16 - 18 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break every day) Instructor:Celia Gray $303 + materials fees: $40 Materials fee covers all wax, paint, brushes, wood, paper and other expendables of the process. Limited to six students.
This is a three-day workshop designed for people who have already examined the possibilities of encaustic painting and want to further investigate the subtleties of the material. We will revisit each method of the painting process and develop it further, introducing new techniques and tools for your studio practice. We will expand on methods of making medium, application, fusing, layering with clear wax, texturing, collage, working larger and more. This class is designed to focus existing skills and remove barriers for artists beginning to work in encaustic. Experience with encaustic is required..
Please bring the following items:
3-6 wood panels 12” or larger, but no larger than 20” (¾ birch plywood works well)
scissors
needle tool (clay needle tools work well and can be found at High Water Clays)
scraping tool (again, High Water Clay has great options but a small knife will work)
apron or work clothes
any favorite tools
collage or transfer materials for use or trade
optional: 2 or 3 pieces of your work and/or examples of inspiration and/or influences
Introduction to Letterpress Printing for Writers June 25 - 27, 2010 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Frank Brannon $303 + $25 studio fee:Studio fee covers all inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters
For the beginning or seasoned writer, letterpress printing may be used a tool in the writing process. This three-day class will explore the basics of letterpress printing and hand typesetting, including type composition, mixing ink, press set-up, and printing on the Vandercook Proof Press. Students will design and produce a small project of their own such as a business card, greeting or post card and may participate in a group broadside project. This class is designed as a stepping stone to advanced classes and future projects with BookWorks. Good introductory class for poets and writers at any level of experience who wish to see their own words in print.
Please bring the following items:
small book or journal for notekeeping
pencil
printing paper, (paper will not be required on the first day) instructor will guide you to the best options for your personal letterpress printing projects
a favorite quote, haiku or word
Hidden Treasures: Fore-edge Painting for Everyone July 9 - 12, 2010 Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Jeanne Bennett
$425 + $220 materials fee: see note at end of workshop description for details
Why do we rarely see books with fore-edge paintings? Because they are tucked away in closely guarded exclusive private collections and libraries. Artists and bookbinders alike will love this class. Inspired by the most glorious period of book decoration, each student in this class will be taught all the techniques necessary to create their own fore-edge masterpieces. Students will transform a simple book block into the hidden magic of a fore-edge painting as they:
Fan and clamp a book in their own Portable Combination Fepping Press™
Transfer a design to the fore-edge
Paint the design in watercolors
Prepare the spine with a double fan adhesive, kerf-cuts and spine linings
Apply an acrylic edge decoration (this “hides” the fore-edge painting)
Convert the book block into a beautiful binding
Learn how to make designs for future books
Learn the history and many other aspects of fore-edge painting
At the end of the class, students will take with them this hidden treasure and the knowledge to continue an almost forgotten art.
Materials Fee: $220.00, includes the kit for completing the fore-edge painting and
Portable Combination Fepping Press™, a multi-purpose combination press for:
fore-edge painting
fan gluing
nipping
finishing and safely transporting the completed book
It also includes the book block, design for fore-edge painting, FEP stick [maulstick], sanding block and sandpaper, graph paper, graphite paper, tracing paper, mull, spine lining paper, linen thread, book boards, decorative cover and endpapers, book cloth and a non-skid pad for the press, and many other items.
Please bring the following items:
Watercolor set, small watercolor brushes—including rounds, No 3/0, No. 0 and No. 6, preferably sable (more, if the student wishes to bring them),
E-Xacto knife with #11 blades or a small breakaway craft knife
paper-cutting scissors
bone folder
9x12” or larger cutting surface
pencil and eraser
metal straight edge 12 to 18” ruler
plastic straight edge 12 to 18” ruler
Apron
All other materials for this class will be provided by instructor, including: Acrylics for edge decoration, ruler, glue/edge decorating brush, palettes, water/paste/acrylic paint containers, paper towels, paste/PVA, waste paper, wax paper, masking tape. Some watercolors will be provided for those students who do not wish to purchase expensive supplies for this class.
Chateau du Pin: Making Art 2010 Printmaking and Bookarts July 23-31
Location: Chateau du Pin: Val de Loire: France Instructors:Laurie Corral and Annie Fain Liden $2,500 Workshops include lodging, breakfast and dinner. Participants are responsible for their own air fare and ground transportation.
Join Laurie Corral and Annie Fain Liden for a magical workshop experience in France this summer.
You will sleep in a castle, visit colorful markets and galleries and enjoy lovely rustic meals. Wake to freshly baked croissant, eggs and fruit each morning. At days end the group shares in a lovely five course meal featuring locally grown vegetables, meats, wines, and hand made cheeses.
A spacious barn complete with vaulted ceilings and cobblestone floor will serve as the studio. Or hole up in one of the tower rooms and create a private retreat. You are invited to write, paint, draw, collage, stitch and photograph in an enchanted setting.
In this workshop, we’ll be explorers of Le Pin, using the gardens, woodlands, vineyards and castle as inspiration for miniature prints and hand made books. Students will climb through the centuries; photographing gargoyles, recording textures, sketching and abstracting ideas for images suitable for printing. Mini prints can be created as individual works and/or integrated into hand made books with a distinctive point of view. Studio investigations will also include stitching, working with collage and paint, antique french papers and fabrics and various book bindings. Come explore the extraordinary and exotic! All levels welcome. College credit available.
Encaustic Open Studio July 24 Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break) Instructor:Celia Gray $75 + materials fees: $20 Materials fee covers about a pound in a half or two of wax and damar, paints, table paper, and propane.
This is a one-day opportunity for people who have taken a basic encaustic painting class who would like the space and equipment to continue their exploration. I will provide the equipment and wax medium and be available for questions but mostly this is an open studio workday. Students should bring projects or panels, scraping and incising tools, and any collage materials they would like to use. The medium, paints, and equipment will be provided.
Please bring the following items:
in-progress project or materials to start a new such as: wood panels and material for collage
scissors
needle tools
scraping tools
PVA glue
The Printed Book August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 8, 15, 2010 Wednesdays: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor:Jessica White Prerequisite: Introduction to Handset Letterpress Printing (Letterpress1) and one letterpress class focused on image making, or equivalent experience or classes in printing.
$228 + $25 materials/studio fee
Studio fees covers:inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters.
In this class we will integrate text, image, and the book structure into one project while increasing participants’ familiarity and experience with letterpress printing. Building on technical printing knowledge, students will explore the concept of the whole book: how choices made about content and form affect the process as well as the finished object. Classes will include demos as well as discussions about project planning, design principles, materiality of letterpress prints, and time-based reading inherent to book structures. Each student will design and produce a book using text, image, and structure of their choosing.
Please bring the following items:
Pencil
Notebook
Project ideas/text/images
Introduction to Letterpress Printing August 27 - 29, 2010 Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch break) Instructor:Jessica White $303 + $25 studio fee:Studio fee covers all inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to the on-going upkeep of the presses and paper cutters
