Classes
UPCOMING CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/DEMONSTRATIONS:
SADDLEBACK COLLEGE
I am teaching a Letterpress class Fall 2008 on Thursday nights from 5-9:50pm for the full semester. The class is open-enrollment.
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CERRITOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tuesday, October 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Pop-up Book Making Workshop in conjunction with the Artist Book Exhibit from California Book Artists. (Registration required)
Space is limited to 20 participants ages 18 to adult. For more information, call (562) 916-1388.
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IRVINE FINE ARTS CENTER (IFAC)
14321 Yale Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 724-6880
www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/finearts/
Papermaking
Ever wonder how paper is made? Plunge into the fun and wet process of making your own paper from various fibers. Inclusions such as petals, confetti and other materials can also be added. Learn how contemporary artists use paper in their work. Decorative techniques such as marbling and dip-dying will be introduced and for the grand finale, you will bind your handmade paper into a beautiful artist book.
Course #62879
Papermaking Wed 09-09-2008 - 10-15-2008 ***Note this is a change from Tuesdays listed in the Summer Art Beat catalog!!!
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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ANNOUNCING THE DEBUT OF THE IRVINE FINE ARTS CENTER LETTERPRESS STUDIO!
2 SECTIONS OF LETTERPRESS WITH COLIN BROWNE:
Introduction to Letterpress Printmaking
Description:
Learn the fundamentals of letterpress at the Irvine Fine Arts Center on a Vandercook Proof Press. Combine word and image to design and print your own book plate. Learn typesetting and relief printing from lindenin. After four class sessions, take home your own original editioned print. Supply list will be available after class registration. Inst: Colin Browne. IFAC Member $71. Ages 18+.
2 Sections:
65353
Introduction to Letterpress Printmaking Mon 09-29-2008 - 10-20-2008
6:30pm - 9:30pm (4 sessions)
65354
Introduction to Letterpress Printmaking Mon 11-03-2008 - 11-24-2008
9:00am - 12:00pm (4 sessions)
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PAPER SOURCE SOUTH COAST PLAZA
“Fast & Fun Folded Books” - Learn several basic folded book techniques and complete a finished piece in this class.
Sunday, October 19, 2008, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
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BOOK ARTS INSTITUTE AT THE INTERNATIONAL PRINTING MUSEUM,
CARSON, CA- SUMMER 2008
For full class descriptions, registration form or more information, go to printmuseum.org or email me at bookarts@printmuseum.org
Letterpress Basics
Various
Time: October 11 and November 8, 9:30-4
Fee: $100 + $25 lab fee = $125
Level: Beginner, 18 and up
Class Schedule: Oct.11, Nov. 8
Vandercook Press Maintenance
Bill Berkuta
Time: Saturday, September 27, 9:30-2
Fee: $100
Level: Experienced letterpress printers or those thinking of owning a Vandercook in the future
Introduction to the Book Arts
Rachelle W. Chuang
Time: Saturday, Sept. 20 & 27, 9:30-4
Fee: $175 plus $25 materials fee = $200
Level: Beginner, 18 and up
Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Sandy Cvar
Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 9:30-4
Fee: $100 plus $25 materials fee = $125
Level: Beginner, 18 and up
Clamshell boxes
Merle Bobzien
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 9:30-4
Fee: $100 plus $25 materials fee = $125
Level: Beginner, 18 and up
Coptic Stitch Book
Jenny Yoshida
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 9:30-2
Fee: $100 plus $25 materials fee = $125
Level: Beginner, 18 and up
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Family Days Offered First Saturdays of the Month along with the Leather Apron Docent Guild
Family Paper Day
Bring yourself and your family for a day of fun studying, making and decorating paper! Stations will be available for paper study including basic Western papermaking, Paste Papers and Decorative techniques such as marbling and dip-dying.
Instructor: Rachelle W. Chuang and volunteers
Date & Time: Saturday, August 2, Come anytime between10-4
Fee: Free with Admission to the Museum ($8 adults $7 students/children)
Level: All ages
Family Printmaking Day
Saturday, September 6. Come anytime between 10-1
Discover printmaking from simple potato prints to detailed linocuts. Print special keepsakes on our hand-presses. Guest printmaker Sandy Cvar will demonstrate her expert linocut techniques.
Family Boxes & Packages Day
Saturday, October 4. Come anytime between 10-1
Just in time for the holidays! Learn how to make simple boxes, envelopes and packages for your special treasures.
Family Wood Type Poster Day
Saturday, November 1. Come anytime between 10-1
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to print from the Museum’s fabulous collection of wood type.
Design and print a Western-style poster as a family or as a group.
Family DICKENS Day
Saturday, December 6. Come anytime between 10-1
You are invited to our second annual Charles Dickens day complete with the author himself, period ambiance and an opportunity to print holiday greeting cards.
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