First in June is Binding Sampler with Instructor Roberta Lavadour. Learn six different book sewing patterns in two days as you create a single book structure. This class offers an extremely efficient way to learn a broad range of binding styles to add to your bookbinding repertoire. Sewing patterns will include: packed sewing over linen cords, French sewing on tapes, long-stitch, herringbone on split thongs, and an unsupported chain stitch. We will cover a set of boards that will be connected to the text block with vellum straps. Your finished book will serve as an historic model, a sewing pattern resource, and as functional sketchbook/journal.
Prerequisite: Beginners with good basic hand skills are welcome.
Location: Atelier 6000, Bend, OR
Dates: 6/09 - 6/10/2012
Days: Saturday/Sunday
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuition: $280
Studio Fee:$ 15
Then in August is Pressure Printing with Instructor Clare Carpenter. Pressure printing, also called stratography, is a unique method of printing using the Vandercook proof press. The printmaking plate can be made up of a variety of low-relief materials including collaged paper, string, glue, tape, and vinyl stickers. Photographs can be reproduced abstractly by collaging elements of several photocopies together. The resulting prints are often atmospheric, multi-tonal and wonderfully expressive.
This is a very low-tech printing process that encourages playfulness. This technique is appropriate for experienced letterpress printers as well as total beginners, since it offers both an introduction to the mechanics of the letterpress, while also opening up the possibility of using the Vandercook in a more experimental way. Because the plates are relatively easy to produce, this process offers a taste of "instant gratification" rarely achievable with letterpress.
Take time to throroughly explore and experiment with the many possibilities presented in this five day workshop by gifting yourself five afternoons of independent work time at Atelier 6000 with the further guidance and support of Atelier 6000's staff of professional printmakers. For $75 workshop participants will receive additional access to the Vandercook Press and the atelier's 2700 sq. ft. of creative space from noon to 5pm for the entire duration of the workshop.
Prerequisite: None.
Location: Atelier 6000, Bend, OR
Start Date: 08/13/2012
End Date: 08/17/2012
Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuition: $225
Studio Fee: $35
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