Book Arts Events
Instructor: Diane Bond Date/Time: Tuesdays. November 4th & 11th (5:30pm - 8:30pm) Location: Private Studio TBA Cost: $60 + $10 materials fee Description: A variety of adhesive & non Adhesive book structures using Oriental and western techniques will be demonstrated. Participants will be guided through accordion books and simple sewing techniques. Many examples will be shown and students can create variations using supplied papers or with their own materials. Register Now- $60(+$10 materials fee) WNYBAC Member rate- $48(+$10 materials fee) Vandercook Maintenance - April 18-19, 2009 Vandercook Maintenance Instructor: Paul Moxon Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday. April 18th & 19th (10:30am - 5:30pm) Location: WNYBAC 468 Washington St. Cost: $200 (Members $180) Description: This workshop is an in-depth review of the parts and functions of the Vandercook taking you beyond cranking the press and into the mechanical what and why essential for troubleshooting. Learn all the points of maintenance, lubrication and cleaning and become familiar with the differences between models. Whether you use studio presses, own your own press or are thinking of buying one, this workshop will provide excellent direction for your future press work, so bring your questions, press photos and/or broken parts. Paul will also share his extensive written material with the class. Check out his website and blog: vandercookpress.info Register Now- $200 WNYBAC Member rate- $180 Decorative Marbled and Paste Papers. Dec 2 and 9 Decorative papers – Marbled & Paste Papers (All Ages) Instructor: Richard Kegler & Diane Bond Date/Time: Tuesdays. December 2nd & 9th (5:30pm – 8:30pm) Location: WNYBAC 468 Washington St. Cost: $60 + $10 materials fee Description: A 2 part workshop demonstrating and practicing 2 decorative paper techniques that go back centuries. Turkish paper marbling (AKA Erbu) floats colors on liquid in guided and random patterns and transfers to paper. Paste papers are made with pigment colored paste spread into patterns on paper. Both techniques allow for experimentation and instant results yet much practice to fully master. Even flawed results make for great wrapping paper! Register Now- $60(+$10 materials fee) WNYBAC Member rate- $48(+$10 materials fee) Individual workshops available: Marbled Papers Instructor: Richard Kegler December 2nd Register Now- $30(+$10 materials fee) WNYBAC Member rate- $24(+$10 materials fee) Paste Papers Instructor: Diane Bond December 9th Register Now- $30(+$10 materials fee) WNYBAC Member rate- $24(+$10 materials fee) Cards and Tags using Recycled materials. Dec 3 and 10 Cards & Tags using Recycled materials (All Ages) Instructor: Carol Wannemacher Date/Time: Wednesdays. December 3rd & 10th (5:30pm – 8:30pm) Location: WNYBAC 468 Washington St. at Mohawk, Buffalo NY Cost: $60 + $5 materials fee Description: Using supplied recycled cardstock & papers with found vintage materials, participants can make their own cards & envelopes using die cutters, strings, eyelets and rubber stamps. Selection of materials and image combination techniques along with practical considerations will be covered. Register Now- $60(+$5 materials fee) WNYBAC Member rate- $48(+$5 materials fee) Ms. Wannemacher is the proprietor of Crowbiz on Etsy.com Printmaking with Household Items (kids) Dec 7 (date change) Printmaking with Household Objects (kids) Instructor: Mollie Atkinson Date/Time: DATE CHANGE. Sunday. December 7th (10:00am – 1:00pm) Location: WNYBAC 468 Washington St. Cost: $30 + $5 materials fee Description: A hands-on 3 hour workshop where kids can learn the basics of relief printmaking using common household items and non-toxic tempera paints. A great way for kids to make artwork in an edition for holiday gift giving. Ages 7 & up Register Now- $30(+$5 materials fee) WNYBAC Member rate- $24(+$5 materials fee) DIY Pin back button making session. Dec 17 DIY Pin back button making session (All ages) Date/Time: Wednesday. December 17th (5:30pm – 8:30pm) Location: WNYBAC 468 Washington St. Cost: $30 (includes supplies for 30 buttons. Additional quantities available) Description: Everyone loves pins with their favorite bands & slogans. Now you can make your own in various sizes without having to order large quantities. Makes great gifts & Stocking Stuffers. Learn collage techniques or just bring your own images to cut and use our button machines. Make buttons or magnets. Register Now- $30 WNYBAC Member rate- $24 Letterpress Workshops at French Press Workshops Saturday, September 20 & Saturday, October 11 Day-long workshop to learn the basics of letterpress printing! Hurry, classes are limited to 5 people! Cost $125 per person (materials included in cost). Click here to register or for more information. |
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