Description
Explore artist’s books that defy conventional front-to-back reading. In this intensive three-day workshop, we will explore six approaches to non-linear bookmaking, including one-sheet books, flexagons, dos-a-dos, French door, flag books, and volvelles. We will learn multiple versions of each structure and techniques for adding content that works in tandem to create meaning with the non-traditional bookforms. Examples of artists’ books that use these structures will be shown and discussed. The group will also engage in brief idea generation exercises and friendly critique of their own creations. Participants will have the option to participate in an editioned artist’s book exchange at the end of the workshop.
About the Instructor
She is the host Artist’s Books Unshelved and teaches book arts workshops around the country. Yuka is committed to collaborative and community-oriented projects that increase the accessibility of print and book arts. Her work has been exhibited in England, Japan, and across the U.S. and her artists books and prints are held in numerous special collections.
Learn More
www.yukapetz.com
Materials List
You will need to bring:
Canson Mi-Tientes, 19×25 sheet , at least 3 sheets in colors of your choice
Bonefolder
Self-healing cutting mat (18″x 24″ recommended)
Scissors
Olfa knife with snap-off blades and/or X-acto
Extra cutting blades
Thin awl or dissecting needle (bookbinders awl or student awl recommended)
Ruler (metal, at least 18” recommended)
Triangle (30-60 recommended)
Sewing needle (bookbinding or other wide-eye needle recommended)
Glue stick
Pencils
Compass to draw circles
Optional:
Circle cutter and/or circle stencils to cut or draw circles
Apron small washcloth or hand towel
Provided by instructors:
Bulldog clips
Bookbinding needles
Linen bookbinding thread
Book weights
Scrap paper
Two-sided adhesive tape: 6 rolls total
Package astrobrights #24 letter paper, 180 sheets
White letter 24# paper, 60 sheets
Color prints outs, letter size, 6 pages per person
B&W printed handouts, letter size, 29 pages per person
Text block papers
Cover boards
PVA
Washi tape
Metal brads / paper fasteners
Pack letter cardstock colorful for flag book