The University of Southern Maine is hosting a couple events in conjunction with our 40th Anniversary Exhibition next spring! More details at this link: https://usm.maine.edu/bookarts/workshop-series
A Wider Purpose: Maker Talk with Members of the Guild of Book Workers, New England Chapter
Wednesday, February 3, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
The Guild of Book Workers New England Chapter 40th Anniversary Exhibition features works by 30 artists, some of which were completed as early as 2004, and one of which remains in progress. Exhibitor and GBW Board Member Jennifer Pellecchia will give a “gallery talk”, and discuss some of the challenges and advantages of moving the exhibition online. Katrina Carye, Colin Urbina, and Stephanie Wolff, will speak about the works they submitted, and the ways that current events have shaped their creative lives.
Link to Register: https://maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcOyppzItE9Gdr4gTZi_U98ZZq-M-6v05
Workshop: A Wardrobe of Paper Cases with Karen Hanmer
Saturday, February 27, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Description:
In this one session online workshop we will quickly construct a text block using a very speedy sewing technique. This will free up the remainder of our time together to concentrate on folding a variety of paper cases to dress this text block ”mannequin”. As each case is presented, suggestions will be given on appropriate sewing techniques and endsheet constructions for that particular structure. All structures are low or no adhesive. All can be constructed in a sparsely-equipped home studio with minimal specialized equipment. This workshop is appropriate for intermediate binders, beginners who are ready for a fast-paced workout, and anyone who wants to add more paper cases to their repertoire.
Bio:
Karen Hanmer’s artist-made books are physical manifestations of personal essays intertwining history, culture, politics, science and technology. She utilizes both traditional and contemporary book structures, and the work is often playful in content or format. Hanmer is winner of the Jury Prize for Binding in the 2009 Helen Warren DeGolyer American Bookbinding Competition. One of only ten graduates of the American Academy of Bookbinding’s Fine Binding program, Hanmer has studied with many notable fine binders. She exhibits widely, and her work is included in collections ranging from Tate Britain and the Library of Congress to UCLA and Graceland. Solo exhibition venues include Florida Atlantic University, University of the West of England Bristol, and the Center for Book Arts (NYC).
Register here: https://www.enrole.com/usmmaine/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=C2021PAPERCASES_S21&courseId=C_2021PAPERCASES&categoryId=439B988
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