Upcoming Workshops
Bookbinding for Artists: Virtual WorkshopTuesdays, March 9, 16, & 23, 2021
12-1:30pm Eastern Time In this 3-day online bookbinding workshop hosted via Zoom, participants will get a crash course in bookbinding for artists. The workshop will begin with simple pamphlet-stitch books that make excellent notebooks, zines, or small artist books. Participants will then learn to fold accordion books as well as a few variations on the accordion structure that work well for a variety of paper types and art making methods. The final day will cover making Drum Leaf lay-flat binding which is a versatile structure for all artists, but especially great for printmakers and photographers. Discussion will focus on problem solving, working with the materials and processes participants are already comfortable with in their own practices, and modifying the book structures to fit the needs of the artist. No previous experience required! For more info and to register, follow the link below. |
Trace Monotypes: Virtual WorkshopMonday, January 18, 2021
6-8pm Eastern Time Trace monotypes can add a beautiful and ethereal look to your prints and have unlimited possibilities! Students will learn about the variety of mark making, layering, and textures possible as well as learning about some common problems and their solutions. The instructor will be discussing ink types and modifications, the proper amount of ink and tricks for layout and registration, proper papers and tools to obtain desired affect, printing techniques, possibilities for variation and experimentation, and cleaning up in a home studio. For more info and to register, follow the link below. |
Zines and Artist Books
I will be teaching a week-long (in-person) bookbinding workshop on
July 5 - 10, 2021 at Frogman's Print Workshop in Council Bluffs, IA!
Zines are the ultimate democratic multiple: they are cheap and easy to make and affordable to buy. Artist’s books on the other hand, often fit more comfortably in the fine art world, with a more refined feel than the punk, DIY vibe of the zine world. In this workshop, we will focus on the intersection of art zines and artist’s books.
Participants will learn a number of simple book structures including one-page books, pamphlet stitch books, and modified accordions as well as exploring variations to expand the possibilities of those structures. We will also cover some simple printing techniques that require little-to-no equipment including trace monotypes, transfers, and pochoir. Finally, we will focus our discussions on distribution and exhibition, exploring the potential lives our works can have after they leave our hands. Students can expect to leave the class with a set of binding models, knowledge of the simple printing techniques covered, a zine exchange, and a small artist’s book.
Find out more information here!
July 5 - 10, 2021 at Frogman's Print Workshop in Council Bluffs, IA!
Zines are the ultimate democratic multiple: they are cheap and easy to make and affordable to buy. Artist’s books on the other hand, often fit more comfortably in the fine art world, with a more refined feel than the punk, DIY vibe of the zine world. In this workshop, we will focus on the intersection of art zines and artist’s books.
Participants will learn a number of simple book structures including one-page books, pamphlet stitch books, and modified accordions as well as exploring variations to expand the possibilities of those structures. We will also cover some simple printing techniques that require little-to-no equipment including trace monotypes, transfers, and pochoir. Finally, we will focus our discussions on distribution and exhibition, exploring the potential lives our works can have after they leave our hands. Students can expect to leave the class with a set of binding models, knowledge of the simple printing techniques covered, a zine exchange, and a small artist’s book.
Find out more information here!