Saturday, August 31, 2013

Extended Deadline for Letterpress Workshop


It's not too late!  Please join us in Tallahassee for Ellen Knudson's "Pressure and Relief" workshop. The new deadline to register is September 20th.




















Description:  Letterpress printing from low relief surfaces creates texture and depth that can be subtle or stark. The collagraph relief technique involves adhering low relief materials (such as card stock, tape, chip board, or fabric) to a type-high block, inking the block, and pulling a print from it. The pressure print technique involves placing similar materials directly beneath the printing paper and pulling a print from the inked type-high block or plate. These two methods can be applied singly or in combination. Using the Vandercook cylinder proofing press, we will discover the hard and soft effects that collagraph and pressure prints offer. Students are invited to explore the possibilities of hand lettering, image, and the addition of handset metal types while considering the ethereal and concrete realities of the collagraph mediums.

To sign up for this class, register online at artsresearch.fsu.edu/events by September 20th. The class fee (including supplies) is $115 for students and Guild of Book Workers members, $135 for general registration. Payment must be made in advance. Space is limited to 10 students. Class time: 10-5 pm both days. For any additional questions, contact amilham@fsu.edu.

Co-sponsored by the Southeast Guild of Book Workers and Small Craft Advisory Press


Sunday, August 4, 2013

Horizon Exhibition Opening & Juror's Talk in Denver



Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 6PMHorizon Exhibition Juror,  Emily Tipps will speak at the Opening Reception of the Horizon Exhibition at the Anderson Academic Commons located on the University of Denver campus. 

"The horizon is a relationship of perspective, rather than a fixed place. Apparent only through the lens of distance, it is a contemplative focus, a beacon for imagination, a beckoning." 
-Emily Tipps

Join us on the Main Floor of the Anderson Academic Commons to view the magnificent works of 53 Book Artists and Guild of Book Workers Members, and hear Emily Tipps speak about her experience as a juror for the exhibition. This event is free and open to the public.


Printable Gallery Talk Flyer : http://paintedbuntingbooks.com/Denver_Tipps.pdf

University of Denver Opening Reception Postcard : http://paintedbuntingbooks.com/horizon_opening_denver.pdf





The Special Events Room at the Anderson Academic Commons is on the Main Floor. 

Anderson Academic Commons
Special Events Room, Main Floor
2150 E. Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80208


Questions or comments: exhibitions[at]guildofbookworkers[dot]org

Amy C. LeePard
Exhibitions Chair



Thursday, August 1, 2013

Workshop - Pressure and Relief: Techniques in Letterpress Printing


Instructor:  Ellen Knudson
Dates: October 19th & 20th  
Location: Small Craft Advisory Press, Tallahassee

Description:  Letterpress printing from low relief surfaces creates texture and depth that can be subtle or stark. The collagraph relief technique involves adhering low relief materials (such as card stock, tape, chip board, or fabric) to a type-high block, inking the block, and pulling a print from it. The pressure print technique involves placing similar materials directly beneath the printing paper and pulling a print from the inked type-high block or plate. These two methods can be applied singly or in combination. Using the Vandercook cylinder proofing press, we will discover the hard and soft effects that collagraph and pressure prints offer. Students are invited to explore the possibilities of hand lettering, image, and the addition of handset metal types while considering the ethereal and concrete realities of the collagraph mediums.

To sign up for this class, register online at artsresearch.fsu.edu/events no later than the September 20th deadline. The class fee (including supplies) is $115 for students and Guild of Book Workers members, $135 for general registration. Payment must be made in advance. Space is limited to 10 students. Class time: 10-5pm both days. For any additional questions, contact amilham@fsu.edu.


Co-sponsored by the Southeast Guild of Book Workers and Small Craft Advisory Press