There's few things more exciting than new possibilities. Have you outgrown your situation? Looking for something more in keeping with the person you are today? The trees are budding, there's flowers in the markets and it all says to me Rebirth! Renew!
In other words, time to learn something unfamiliar. What better place to start than with the spring course schedule here at the Center for Book Arts? Here's some potential new versions of you to keep you busy over the next three months:
Single Quire Coptic Codex:
Essentially a thick pamphlet with a flap and wrapping bands, these books have many design possibilities that speak to us today. They are easy to bind, durable, emphasize materials and structure, adapt well to different paper weights and cover materials, and to sizes from extra small to extra large.
April 18-19, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4pm
With Susan Mills, Instructor
An Alphabet of TextureUsing the work of H. N. Werkman, (1882-1945) a Dutch printer known for his innovative printing techniques and avant garde typography, as a point of departure, we will begin immediately to compose/print a pattern haiku that explores texture through language, form and material. We will explore collaboration with materials, layers, techniques of printing, pressure, inks, palimpsest as collage, 3D effects, and most challenging, we will collaborate with each other.
May 2-3, Saturday and Sunday,10 am to 4pm
With Suzanne Vilmain, Instructor.
Letterpress II:Layers of Ambition: Advanced compositions on the Vandercook.
This course will focus on sophisticated large scale compositions that span the maximum printing area of each Vandercook proofing press. Building upon an understanding of traditional hand typesetting each participant will venture into the incorporation of hand-carved blocks, and learn to utilize various manners of color overlay. The class will edition a portfolio of prints containing a piece by each member that all will receive.
April 20-June 22, ten Monday nights, 6 to 9 pm
Bryan Baker, Instructor.
From Plants to Fiber to Thread
Daylillies, hollyhocks, iris and elm are some of the plants that can find their way into books once their blooming season is over. Work with flax, jute, raffia and other exotic fibers (even pineapple) to produce thread. Learn several methods of harvesting, processing and twining natural fibers. We will bind a bark covered book with samples to take home.
June 6-7, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4pm
Peter Schell, Instructor.
So there you have it, no more excuses for staying within your worn out comfort zone. Visit www.centerforbookarts.org/classes Because it's a brand new day.
In other words, time to learn something unfamiliar. What better place to start than with the spring course schedule here at the Center for Book Arts? Here's some potential new versions of you to keep you busy over the next three months:
Single Quire Coptic Codex: Essentially a thick pamphlet with a flap and wrapping bands, these books have many design possibilities that speak to us today. They are easy to bind, durable, emphasize materials and structure, adapt well to different paper weights and cover materials, and to sizes from extra small to extra large.
April 18-19, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4pm
With Susan Mills, Instructor
An Alphabet of TextureUsing the work of H. N. Werkman, (1882-1945) a Dutch printer known for his innovative printing techniques and avant garde typography, as a point of departure, we will begin immediately to compose/print a pattern haiku that explores texture through language, form and material. We will explore collaboration with materials, layers, techniques of printing, pressure, inks, palimpsest as collage, 3D effects, and most challenging, we will collaborate with each other. May 2-3, Saturday and Sunday,10 am to 4pm
With Suzanne Vilmain, Instructor.
Letterpress II:Layers of Ambition: Advanced compositions on the Vandercook.This course will focus on sophisticated large scale compositions that span the maximum printing area of each Vandercook proofing press. Building upon an understanding of traditional hand typesetting each participant will venture into the incorporation of hand-carved blocks, and learn to utilize various manners of color overlay. The class will edition a portfolio of prints containing a piece by each member that all will receive.
April 20-June 22, ten Monday nights, 6 to 9 pm
Bryan Baker, Instructor.
From Plants to Fiber to Thread
Daylillies, hollyhocks, iris and elm are some of the plants that can find their way into books once their blooming season is over. Work with flax, jute, raffia and other exotic fibers (even pineapple) to produce thread. Learn several methods of harvesting, processing and twining natural fibers. We will bind a bark covered book with samples to take home.
June 6-7, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 4pm
Peter Schell, Instructor.
So there you have it, no more excuses for staying within your worn out comfort zone. Visit www.centerforbookarts.org/classes Because it's a brand new day.
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