This is a day and a half class combining two techniques that you can use for lots of future projects. On the first day you will learn how to prepare the paste paper for the covers and end sheets of our book, you will also be able to make additional papers for future projects. Paste paper is a traditional surface design technique dating back to the 16th century. Using simple tools and materials you can create endless patterns on paper. While the paper is drying we will prepare the text block for the book. On the second day we will sew our books using an exposed spine technique with paired needles to sew along the spine. This book opens up flat and is ideal for drawing, painting, mixed media or journaling.
Materials fee: $0
Instructor provided materials: Tools for paste paper, paste, book making tools, curved needles, handout.
Student should bring: A selection of acrylic paints (small tubes or leftovers), a pad of paper with a hard cardboard back. Any of these sizes: 5.5 X8.5, 8X10, 9X12 inches with at least 60 sheets unless you are using thick watercolor paper then 30 sheets is enough. Several larger pieces of 40- 50 lb paper (11X14) for the book covers, additional medium weight paper to decorate with the paste technique is optional. but you will probably want to make more! A large clean sponge. and another sponge for cleaning up paint and a roll of paper towels. Waxed or unwaxed linen bookmakers thread, a pencil and a craft knife. Bring any bookmaking tools you have such as a bone folder, awl, piercing cradle, etc, I will bring these tools for students to use if you don't have them. You can bring your own lunch or buy lunch from a few places on Depot St. Please email me if you have any questions about the supplies (joycetromba@gmail.com)
Members: $ 150
Non Members: $ 180
Instructor: bio Joyce Tromba
