HELP FOR THE BOOK ARTS STUDENT:
1) Current semester courses
2) Resources for purchasing materials and more
3) A list of the very basic tools* needed for the beginning artist
*An intermediate or advanced class may require more

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The Bradel Binding

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This elegant binding gives the book artist a chance to create a colorful cover and rounded spine. Students will decorate the Tyvek spine and create two headbands for their book. . The text block will be provided and is a pre-sewn yearly calendar (see below).

When: Tuesday, February 13 & Thursday, February 15, 2018, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Where: Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, Eureka

Materials:Basic Toolkit: Metal ruler, cutting mat, small utility knife with replaceable blades, small scissors, bone folder, sharp pencil, and PVA adhesive (if you have it), and glue brush, heavy book or brick, scrap papers.. Optional: metal rules, metal square.  Instructor will be providing the text block, boards, spine materials, and decorative papers If you would like to bring your own papers for the covers, bring two pieces at least  5″ x 7″ (to be recut).

Register Here:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Letterpress & the Winter Fold Book

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Join printer Lynn Jones at her business, Just My Type Letterpress Paperie, where you will learn to carve linocuts and set type for letterpress printing. A single collaborative print will be produced for each student which will then be used to create a Winter Fold book. The Winter Fold book is an invention of the creative book artist, Hedi Kyle; There are a number of simple fold and cuts that along with a easy sewn spine create a wonderful little book. Registration is limited, so enroll early.

When: Tuesday, March 6, 2018  •   9 a.m.-noon &  Thursday, March 8  •   9-noon.

Where: Just My Type Letterpress Paperie, 501 Third St., Eureka

Materials: Materials and linocut tools will be provided but bring cutting mat (or old phone book), small utility knife, small sharp scissors, metal ruler, sharp pencil, bone folder (or small wooden spoon), bookbinder’s awl (or T-pin).

Register here: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Michele Olsen was a college mathematics instructor for 25 years. She has been making custom books for 10 years, since joining the North Redwoods Book Arts Guild. For more information, or to contact Michele, visit www.micheleolsen.com.

Lynn Jones studied graphic design at Humboldt State University, interned with David Lance Goines where she cut linoleum blocks for Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Café Cookbook. She is co-owner of Just My Type Letterpress Paperie in Old Town Eureka.

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The Basics

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Learn the basics about the tools, materials, and techniques required to make your own books. A survey of current book arts programs and book artists will be sure to inspire you. You will practice all of your new skills in this clever little structure. The single section is sewn using the simple pamphlet stitch. There is no stitching visible on the spine! The materials are provided and the text block contains information and techniques being taught in the course.

Bring to class: Cutting mat (or old phone book), small utility knife, small sharp scissors, metal ruler, sharp pencil, bone folder (or small wooden spoon), glue stick, bookbinder’s awl (or T-pin).

Day & Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018

Time:  1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center

Register Here: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Resources for Humboldt County Book Artists

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LOCAL STORES

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  • The Art Center, 823 H Street: Art and book art supplies; large sheets of decorative, printmaking, drawing, and watercolor papers.
  • All Under Heaven, 735 8th Street: Calligraphy supplies, inks, and beautiful rolls of paper from Asia.
  • Solutions, 858 G Street: Letter sized papers such as cigar, mango, and elephant poo!
  • SCRAP, 101 H Street : Recycled art supplies, mat and museum board, and embellishments for books.
  • Humboldt State University Bookstore. It’s the only place I found Bond paper for backing my handmade book cloth. They have many other items.
  • Heart Bead, 830 G Street: Lots of beads and embellishments for books.
  • The Sanctuary, 1301 J Street: In an attempt to make artistry more accessible to the general public, the Sanctuary provides essential resources that would not otherwise be available to artists and makers with limited space, tools, or knowledge. They have a printmaking lab with presses and type.
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Basic Toolkit

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Every book artist has their favorite tools for cutting, folding, and gluing paper. The tools pictured are some of the basics that you will need in most workshops.

  1. Metal Ruler: Cutting tools can cut into wooden and plastic rulers and damage the straight edge.
  2. Cutting Mat: These come in all sizes. The one above is a self-healing mat that doesn’t damage the blade of your cutting tool and is useful for small pieces of paper. Some people use cutting mats designed for quilters. In a pinch, you can use an old phonebook to cut on.
  3. Cutting Tool: I prefer the type pictured above—they have blades that snap off when they get dull. Big box cutting tools can damage your mats. I also have a scalpel I use for precision cutting.
  4. Small Scissors: These need to have pointed tips to make precision cuts.
  5. Bone Folder: The one above is the most common shape. They are useful for pressing folds in your papers. In a pinch, a dull straight surface such as a flat edged wooden spoon will work.
  6. Sharp Pencil: You will need to make accurate marks with thin lead. If you do not have a mechanical pencil bring a pencil sharpener with your pencil.
  7. Glue Stick: This adhesive is fine for beginning book artists. Some are archival and they don’t add a lot of moisture to your paper (which tends to warp it). Double-sided tape is also good.
  8. Bookbinder’s Awl: These awls have an angled point with a straight shaft. They are used for piercing sections in preparation for sewing.

To purchase these supplies, use this Resource List for local and online stores.

 

 

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