In this jam-packed, one-day workshop, we will be using a zillion (I counted) different techniques to create an artist book. We will start by making a handbound book with a no-sew binding. From there we will move on to create painted backgrounds for our book pages. We will then create collages to serve as the focal points for our pages. As a final touch, our covers will be embellished to add dimension and detail. Because of the wide range of techniques included and the varied speed at which artists work, you may or may not leave the workshop with every page complete.
Supplies Needed to bring for Class:
Matching front and back commercial book covers, separated from the spine and book block. Please choose covers that you like as we will only be adding small embellishments to our covers within the class. My sample measures 6 x 9 inches and yours should be that size or smaller.
15+ sheets of 8.5 x 11 inch card stock in your choice of color(s). We will cut these to size in class. Gel Plate and brayer
Fluid acrylic or chalk paint
Collage material. Anything goes but consider such things commercial decorated papers, vintage ephemera, fabric scraps, decorated tissue, die cuts, your own small drawings, vintage book pages, hand painted and/or gel plate papers, rub-ons photographs, etc.
Words. Bring anything that you can use to add text to your collages: pen/pencil, rubber stamp or stencil alphabet, rub-on, etc. You don’t need all of these – just bring your favorites.
Adhesive. PVA (or other wet glue), glue sticks, and heavy duty glue (such as Liquid Fusion or E6000)
Glue brush and water container
Ruler and pencil/pen to mark measurements
Scissors or craft knife and self-healing cutting mat
Background stamps and ink pads
Assorted washi tape
Lightweight embellishments for your cover. See the sample image for ideas.Bone folder (optional)