The Guild of Bookworkers' annual Standards of Excellence Seminar convenes this year in Tucson, Arizona, October 14 to 16. This year's program promises to be enlightening and stimulating, with a full slate of excellent presenters (Michael Burke, Nancy Ruth Leavitt, Martha Little and Jeff Peachey), and tours of the beautiful San Xavier Mission, the Titan Missile Museum, the UA Center for Creative Photography, Arizona State Museum's conservation lab, and UA's School of Art.
You can find information about travel and lodging, a schedule of events and presenter biographies here. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon here!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Work in Progress, an advanced workshop with Susan E. King
October 22 – 24
Berea, Kentucky
This advanced critique workshop is for experienced book artists involved in on-going projects. Emphasis will be on creative problem solving and developing a realistic plan of work.
http://www.susanking.info/Paradise_Press/home.html
· Expand your current artist book project
· Receive feedback and critique in a supportive environment
· Develop a plan for completion of a long term project
· Develop a realistic workflow for the next six months
Enjoy a fall weekend in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains in
scenic Berea, the Folk Arts and Crafts capital of Kentucky
Lunches and early Sunday supper will be catered and included in
workshop fee
· Friday. October 22: evening get together and talk by Susan King
· Saturday, October 23: 9 to 5 (lunch provided)
· Sunday, October 24 9 to 4 (brunch provided)
· Sunday at 4 p.m., (early supper provided)
Place: Berea Kentucky is 35 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, just
off Interstate 75. The closest airport is Bluegrass Field (LEX) in
Lexington.
The workshop space is centrally located, on College Square, near a
coffee shop, three restaurants and several shops that focus on
Kentucky crafts.
Transportation, lodging and some meals are the responsibility of the
participant. See www.berea.com for lodging and more information
Susan is internationally known for her artist’s books that combine
form and content. Her work can be seen at www.susanking.info
Fee: $300 until September 1st, $350 after September 1st
$150 non-refundable registration holds your place in the workshop.
Enrollment is Extremely Limited!
Pre-requisite: former workshop with Susan King or consent of the
instructor. See More
Berea, Kentucky
This advanced critique workshop is for experienced book artists involved in on-going projects. Emphasis will be on creative problem solving and developing a realistic plan of work.
http://www.susanking.info/Paradise_Press/home.html
· Expand your current artist book project
· Receive feedback and critique in a supportive environment
· Develop a plan for completion of a long term project
· Develop a realistic workflow for the next six months
Enjoy a fall weekend in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains in
scenic Berea, the Folk Arts and Crafts capital of Kentucky
Lunches and early Sunday supper will be catered and included in
workshop fee
· Friday. October 22: evening get together and talk by Susan King
· Saturday, October 23: 9 to 5 (lunch provided)
· Sunday, October 24 9 to 4 (brunch provided)
· Sunday at 4 p.m., (early supper provided)
Place: Berea Kentucky is 35 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, just
off Interstate 75. The closest airport is Bluegrass Field (LEX) in
Lexington.
The workshop space is centrally located, on College Square, near a
coffee shop, three restaurants and several shops that focus on
Kentucky crafts.
Transportation, lodging and some meals are the responsibility of the
participant. See www.berea.com for lodging and more information
Susan is internationally known for her artist’s books that combine
form and content. Her work can be seen at www.susanking.info
Fee: $300 until September 1st, $350 after September 1st
$150 non-refundable registration holds your place in the workshop.
Enrollment is Extremely Limited!
Pre-requisite: former workshop with Susan King or consent of the
instructor. See More
Monday, August 2, 2010
Calligraphy Exhibits at Emory University, Decatur, Georgia
At the Carlos Museum at on the campus of Emory University, preparations are under way to present two exhibitions on Islamic calligraphy and the Qur’an. Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, c. 1600–1900 and Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur’an open Aug. 28. These complementary exhibitions — on view through Dec. 5 — examine the artistry of calligraphy, folios from the Qur’an, and the tools used to create these works of art, while exploring the social significance associated with calligraphy. For more information, see the Emory website here.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Decatur Book Festival * September 3-5, 2010
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival...is an annual, free book festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend in Decatur, Georgia at several venues located in and around the downtown Decatur Square...Launched in 2006, the festival brings more than 300 authors
to Decatur for the holiday weekend. The authors give readings, talks, and panel discussions. The event is free and open to the public.
One of the most enjoyable activities for festival goers is our ‘Book Market Street Fair’- a gathering of hundreds of publishers large and small, hundreds of local artisans, merchants, and food vendors who set up in tents on the festival grounds. As an exhibitor, your organization will have a chance to reach the tens of thousands of attendees on the Square during the AJC Decatur Book Festival.”
--- http://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2010/index.php
If you would like to sell your work at the festival, please send:
* your work
* a filled-out inventory sheet of items (find this inventory sheet email with attached PDF sent to SEGBW members)
* a $10 check made out to the Guild of Book Workers
* return postage (We recommend pre-paid Priority Mail stamps.)
to our Events Coordinator:
Jessica Peterson
PO BOX 132
Gordo, AL 35466
**PLEASE SEND WORK BY AUGUST 1, 2010.
The check will help us cover the cost of the table at the festival. Any profits made from work you send will be mailed to you, along with any unsold work, after the event. We will handle your items with care, and do our best to make sure customers do as well. However, due to the nature of such festivals, consider inserting your work into clear bags, or other protective enclosures.
Please use the inventory form sent to you by email. This will help us keep track of your sales. The “item code” should be your initials, followed by a number. For example, Jane Doe’s first item would be JD1, and its description might be “blue paste paper case binding.” Her next item would be JD2, etc.
Questions? Email southeastguild@gmail.com. Want to join us at the festival? Great! Email us and we will let you know how to get there, and where we’ll be.
to Decatur for the holiday weekend. The authors give readings, talks, and panel discussions. The event is free and open to the public.
One of the most enjoyable activities for festival goers is our ‘Book Market Street Fair’- a gathering of hundreds of publishers large and small, hundreds of local artisans, merchants, and food vendors who set up in tents on the festival grounds. As an exhibitor, your organization will have a chance to reach the tens of thousands of attendees on the Square during the AJC Decatur Book Festival.”
--- http://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2010/index.php
If you would like to sell your work at the festival, please send:
* your work
* a filled-out inventory sheet of items (find this inventory sheet email with attached PDF sent to SEGBW members)
* a $10 check made out to the Guild of Book Workers
* return postage (We recommend pre-paid Priority Mail stamps.)
to our Events Coordinator:
Jessica Peterson
PO BOX 132
Gordo, AL 35466
**PLEASE SEND WORK BY AUGUST 1, 2010.
The check will help us cover the cost of the table at the festival. Any profits made from work you send will be mailed to you, along with any unsold work, after the event. We will handle your items with care, and do our best to make sure customers do as well. However, due to the nature of such festivals, consider inserting your work into clear bags, or other protective enclosures.
Please use the inventory form sent to you by email. This will help us keep track of your sales. The “item code” should be your initials, followed by a number. For example, Jane Doe’s first item would be JD1, and its description might be “blue paste paper case binding.” Her next item would be JD2, etc.
Questions? Email southeastguild@gmail.com. Want to join us at the festival? Great! Email us and we will let you know how to get there, and where we’ll be.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
October 14-16, 2010
Radisson Suites Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
Online Registration is now open!
The Seminar on Standards of Excellence in Hand Bookbinding is the annual Guild of Book Workers conference. Held annually at a different location in the country, participants attend presentations by leading experts in the fields related to the book and paper arts. Tours of binderies, conservation facilities, rare book libraries and papermaking establishments are regularly arranged in conjunction with the event. Seminar presentations are videotaped and made available to members. The Guilds Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with the seminar.
Registration is limited to 140 people. Deadline to register is September 14, 2010.
For information on this year's events including presentations, tours, vendor room and banquet, visit the Standards of Excellence Seminar page of the Guild's website.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Indie Craft Parade in Greenville, South Carolina: September 10–11, 2010
Indie Craft Parade is seeking the most creative and talented artists in the southeast region to participate in the upcoming festival of handmade art. Please let any students, colleagues and members know about the first annual Indie Craft Parade: a juried art market catering to independent artisans. Applications will be accepted until midnight EST June 18, 2010. All crafters and artisans are encouraged to submit their work for consideration.
For more details visit The Indie Craft Parade website at www.indiecraftparade.com or contact them at info@indiecraftparade.com.
Thank you!
Indie Craft Parade
September 10-11, 2010
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Huguenot Mill
Greenville, SC
Monday, May 3, 2010
Book Arts Workshops in May 2010 at The University of Alabama
Announcing three PUBLIC BOOK ARTS WORKSHOPS in letterpress printing, papermaking and bookbinding in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. These workshops are open to the public, and require no previous experience. They are sponsored by the MFA in the Book Arts Program and the School of LIbrary and Information Sciences, University of Alabama and the Southeast Guild of Bookworkers.To register, email to jessica@papersouvenir.com, or call 973-886-1760. Registration ends three days prior to the start of the class.
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Less is More: Introduction to Letterpress Printing
We will explore the theory that less is more by designing and letterpress printing editioned broadsides using a small amount of text and image. Participants will set a haiku poem that they have authored in metal type and print their words on the amazing and easy-to-use Vandercook printing press. We will also experiment with methods of adding color, image and texture such as sandograph, pressure printing and stenciling.
Saturday, May 15, 9-6 p.m. & Sunday, May 16, 1-6 p.m.
Instructor: Jessica Peterson
Printshop, Gorgas Library, University of Alabama
$75, $70 for students & Guild members
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Papermaking 101: Turn Your Bed Sheets into Paper
In this workshop, we will explore the wonder of handmade paper. Students will be introduced to the components of a traditional papermaking in a professional papermill: from beating cotton bed sheets into paper pulp using a Hollander beater, to pulling sheets of paper from a vat using a traditional mould and deckle, to restraint drying.
Friday and Saturday, May 28 & 29, 9-5 p.m.
Instructor: Jessica Peterson
Lost Arch Papermill, University of Alabama
$70, $65 students & Guild members
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Introduction to Bookbinding: Pamphlet, Accordion and Paste Paper
In this workshop, participants will learn three of the foundations of bookbinding: paste paper, the soft cover pamphlet structure and the accordion structure. Paste paper is a versatile and easy-to-learn method of making decorative paper using wheat starch and paint. Participants will use the decorative paste paper they make in the workshop for the covers of their accordion and pamphlet book structures.
May 17 & 18, 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Jessica Peterson
Bindery, Gorgas Library, University of Alabama
$45, $40 students & Guild members
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