Call for Reviews

The Southeast GBW is seeking a volunteer to submit a review of the Twinrocker Exhibition for posting to a new blog the national organization is starting. The review could be from 200-800 words, and preferably would include a few photos of the displays as well. (Details about the exhibition are in the previous post on this blog.)

This is a great way to share this important exhibition with book workers across the country who won't be able to attend. If you are attending the exhibition, would like to get published, and are willing to write a casual review, please respond to southeastguild@gmail.com.

Thanks for your help!

Emily Tipps, Chair SEGBW

Twinrocker: Forty Years of Hand Papermaking

Above: Kathryn Clark with Paper mould.

Exhibition Dates: September 23, 2010 through December 17, 2010

Reception: Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

The Robert C. Williams Paper Museum at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia is proud to present Twinrocker: Forty Years of Hand Papermaking September 23, 2010 through December 17, 2010.

The opening reception will be at the Museum on Thursday evening, September 23, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Twinrocker Paper Mill founders Kathryn and Howard Clark will attend. Parking is ample, free, and secure.

When we think of great moments in history, we think of big events: the fall of the Berlin Wall, the first moon landing, the discovery of Penicillin. There are many more great moments, however, that are unknown to most of the world, yet they quietly change certain industries and even the way we live. Such was the founding of Twinrocker paper mill near Brookston, Indiana in 1971. The impact that Twinrocker's founders, Kathryn and Howard Clark, have had on hand papermaking in the United States and the process of creating Fine Arts Books over the past four decades will be celebrated in a 40th anniversary exhibit at the Museum. Twinrocker: Forty Years of Hand Papermaking will mark the first time this collection has ever been on public view.

Over the years, Twinrocker papers have appeared in the portfolios of some of American's most important artists and fine limited edition book publishers. The exhibit will include a number of these first edition fine art books, each a work of art in itself. Among the artists represented in the exhibit are Robert Rauschenberg, Sally Mann, Louise Bourgeois, Jasper Johns, Jim Dine, Chuck Close, Willem de Kooning and Larry Rivers and others. A number of photos of the papermakers at work throughout the history of Twinrocker will be included.

Twinrocker: Forty Years of Hand Papermaking will trace the evolution of Twinrocker from the early years to the present. It's the story of rediscovering an almost-lost American craft, as well as the story of an enduring partnership and a small Midwestern business that triumphed through the Clarks' hard work, tenacity and talent.

Text and image above are from the Robert C. Williams Paper Museum website.

For more information, visit the museum website.

Friends of Dard Hunter Annual Meeting at Arrowmont School of Crafts in Tennessee

The Friends of Dard Hunter, hand papermakers, invites you to their annual meeting October 18-24 at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee. This year we have added three days of classes before our conference. Our website www.friendsofdardhunter.org has the complete listing of workshops, presenters, and demonstrations. Of particular interest to book artists are these classes:

Randy Arnold, a third generation woodworker, will send his students home with three wonderful bookmaking tools: a bone folder that conforms to your hand; a simple nipping press; and a punching cradle. You can see Randy's work on randyarnold.wordpress.com and http://maxwellbanjo.blogspot.com/

Jim Croft will teach tool making using bone and antler to make bonefolders, clasps, and buttons, and clasps for books. This podcast with Steve Miller will give you an idea of what Jim will do:http://www.bookarts.ua.edu/podcast/120606croft.m4a

We are honored to have Tim Barrett, who was the first president of the Friends of Dard Hunter, come and talk at our conference. Tim Barrett got the McArthur Genius award in 2009 for his work making conservation papers. He will be at Arrowmont giving a lecture, and he is coming with his friend Jacques Brejoux, who has just finished building a medieval stamper in France
to create the best possible papers for conservators and artists.

Tim Barrett talks with Steve Miller in 2009 in another podcast:
http://www.bookarts.ua.edu/podcast/podcasts.html

Our website has information about the other classes: making a Hollander beater using materials from the hardware store; pulp painting; using Hanji to make wearable art; itajime for paper decorating, pulp spraying; making clay molds for paper casting, making a book with a photographic narrative, and miniature books.


Jill Littlewood
President, Friends of Dard Hunter, Inc.

www.friendsofdardhunter.org

BOOK ARTS POP-UP WORKSHOP WITH SHAWN SHEEHY

Pop-Ups for Beginners with book artist Shawn Sheehy

September 11, 2010, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

In this beginner's pop-up workshop, participants will learn basic techniques in paper engineering by building a variety of versatile forms and lifts. Throughout the workshop, books of professional pop-up engineers will be examined. Participants will take home a collection of samples that can be used for further study and practice.

Enrollment is limited to 10 participants, so sign up today!

$70 includes materials - $60 student rate.

To register, email southeastguild@gmail.com with your name, address and telephone.

Shawn Sheehy merges his skills in paper engineering with an interest in themes of biological and cultural evolution to produce sculptural pop-up books. Shawn has taught workshops at PBI, Penland, and the Center for Book Arts in New York, and serves as designer for the poetry broadside series published by Oneiros Press. He earned a MFA in Book & Paper Arts at Columbia College Chicago.



Sponsored by The Southeast Guild of Book Workershttp://segbwnews.blogspot.com/

For more info about book artist and paper engineer Shawn Sheehy, check out his website at http://www.shawnsheehy.com

Register now for the GBW Standards of Excellence Seminar!

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!

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

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.