An Introduction to Creative Bookmaking
What is a book?
Is it a folded piece of paper or a leather-bound tome?
Does it need a spine, or a cover?
Should it sit on a shelf or hang from a wall?
In this new 4-week series of workshops you will have the chance to explore the book form through a variety of tasks and media. As well as exploring a range of bookbinding and paper engineering methods, you will be drawing upon your own experience and creativity to produce your own, unique collection of books.
Calendar
Introduction to Creative Bookmaking
| Week | Title | Content |
| 1 |
Folded books |
Exploring paper, basic skills and the value of form |
| 2 |
Pop-up books |
Creating books with different dimensions |
| 3 |
Soft case notebooks |
Single signature bindings |
| 4 |
Concertina travel journal
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Pockets, pamphlets and pop-ups combined |
The course will be conducted by Lesley Murray who is a Black Isle based book artist who recently returned from five years in China, where she worked as a teacher trainer and education advisor in rural Yunnan. With a background in community education, Lesley believes strongly in developing the arts for all, and facilitating creative opportunities for learning and self-expression. She divides her own creative time between printmaking, bookmaking and upcycling old and unwanted books.
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- 70 years of books
Her ‘rebound’ collection includes clocks, antiquarian purses and apple-shaped sculptures. She also enjoys making books for other people to fill, with writing, art, travel tales, photos or doodles. She wants her books to inspire, to enable expression for private delight or public sharing. This short workshop series is an opportunity to learn new skills, explore your creativity and share Lesley’s passion for books in their numerous, fascinating forms.
Details
All necessary materials will be provided though there are a number of items that it might be helpful for you to bring with you. Please ask.
Course begins Monday 12th March between 10am - 2pm. Mini course will run for 4 weeks.
Price £20 per session, to be paid on the day. Includes a refreshment and a cake.
Reserve your place with a 10% deposit, balance to be paid on the day.
Please also see Cherry's blog where she discusses World Book Day and Lesley Murray.
Call into the Gallery, phone 01463 783508 or send us an email for more information.
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