BOOKFORMS - Creative expressions with paper
JAN BRECKENRIDGE - 1-5th July 2024 -This studio based course covers techniques for Artist Bookmaking
You will be introduced to a variety of techniques for making books, starting with one sheet of paper. You will discover new ways of folding paper, create pop-ups, explore and develop narrative and learn how to manage glue!
Be prepared to change your idea of what a book is, be surprised how meditative folding paper can be and have fun creating unique books of your own to take home.
Artists’ Books are a versatile art form that have been created throughout art history. They are a way for you to express ideas, develop personal narratives, experiment with materials, and create bookforms and structures. finished books are multifaceted work of art that can be easily shared. Once you learn the basic techniques, you can easily continue to make artist books and home or in your own studio as a form of expression and to develop ideas.
DAY 1-creating coloured papers which we will fold into a set of simple books
DAY 2-folding and sewing a variety of more complex book structures and making covers
DAY 3-preparing to create your own book – using different book forms to explore your ideas
DAY 4-folding, sewing, cutting, sticking, popping up, writing, typing, collaging, stamping… start creating your own book!
DAY 5-continue to work on your own book
This course is studio based and suitable for beginners or those with experience of artist bookmaking. All materials are included but feel free to bring any ephemera, memorabilia (such as photos) and any text or poetry that you might want to include in the making of your book. On days that the on-site cafe is closed a light vegetarian/vegan lunch will be provided.
NOT INCLUDED: Accommodation, evening meals, transport, lunches when the cafe is open.
INCLUDED: Tea/coffee. Some light vegetarian/vegan lunches (when cafe is closed). All materials.
TIMING 9.30-4pm each day
£485
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