BOOK ARTS

The Photo Album    BA01SP12
Get the perfect book ready for summer or for a special event! Learn to make a book that can function as a photo album, guest book or sketchbook. This sturdy, hardcover book will open flat and be made of several sections of heavy weight paper sewn together. All of the basic techniques of hand bookbinding will be covered. No experience is required. Intermediate students may continue on individual projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session a week.
Instructor: Paulette Rosen
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Mar 13 - Apr 3
4 sessions: $164; members: $148

Box Construction    BA02SP12
Boxes are used in hand bookbinding to protect books and papers from light and dust. In In In this class we will make a variety of boxes that can be used for common bookbinding purposes as well as for containers for all kinds of treasures. Boxes will be made from both the western and oriental traditions, with lids, flaps and compartments. No experience is necessary. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session a week.
Instructor: Paulette Rosen
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm, Apr 10 - May 29
8 sessions: $306; members: $275

Advanced Hand Bookbinding    BA03SP12
Open to binders with two recent Basic Hand Bookbinding sessions or permission of the instructor. Instruction is adjusted to the interest and binding skill of the individual. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored practice session a week.
Instructor: Gisela Noack
Wednesdays, 7 - 10pm, Mar 14 - May 23
11 sessions: $413; members: $372

Open Bench
Monitored sessions for binders with experience. Fee includes materials for binding and use of the equipment in the Bindery, including board shears, a guillotine and a Quik Print Press. Students must have adequate knowledge of the Bindery and be approved by an instructor to enroll. No instruction provided. There will be two Saturday morning sessions, times to be announced. Sign up and payment is in advance at the CAW office. Cost per 3-hour session: $20 for currently enrolled students (this is additional Bindery time not included in regular course fee); $30 per session for non-enrolled students.
Fridays, 10am - 1pm, Mar 16 - Jun 1
Fridays, 1 - 4pm, Mar 16 - Jun 1

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WORKSHOPS

Paper Marbling Workshop
BA20WS12W
In this two-day workshop, students will learn the basics of traditional paper marbling: floating paints on a surface of thickened liquid, manipulating the patterns and printing the patterns onto prepared paper. We will produce intricate, clearly defined patterns, learning the basic stone pattern and many traditional combed marbled patterns. Students will be shown how to prepare their own marbling size, how to prepare the papers for marbling and how to make simple combs for future use. On the second day students will have the opportunity to continue the work of day one and be introduced to the beautiful Spanish Moiré style and Turkish Flower marbling. Dan and Regina St. John are the owners of Chena River Marblers in Amherst, MA and have been marbling papers and silks for the past 25 years. All materials, including paper, will be supplied. Students may expect to complete 25-35 marbled papers. All levels welcome.
Instructors: Dan & Regina St. John
Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm, Mar 10 - 11
Cost: $365; members: $329

Suminagashi Workshop
BA20SP12W
This workshop will introduce the ancient Japanese technique of printing from inks floating on water. This is a non-toxic method of decorating paper. After a brief lecture and demonstration, students will marble many sheets of paper suitable for use in book arts, calligraphy, gift-wrapping, etc. If time permits, we will also make a simple folded book using marbled paper. All levels welcome.
Instructor: Paulette Rosen
Saturday, 10am - 4pm, Apr 21
Cost: $87; members: $78

Journey Books
BA21SP12W
Take your sketches, photos and general musings from travel or everyday observation out of that drawer and create a beautiful book! Students will create an accordion book, designing a cover from decorative paper and selecting appropriate text paper. Bring your collected sketches, paintings, photos, clippings, travel memorabilia, etc. to include in your book. We will also assemble a small kit of materials that can easily travel with you for any outing. Materials to create the book covers, papers for the books, some decorative papers and some painting and drawing materials will be available. A materials list will be sent upon enrollment. No previous bookbinding experience needed.
Instructor: Roberta Friedman
Sunday, 10am - 4pm, May 6
Cost: $80; members: $72

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