Event Info
Course Code: 25SPT005I
This one-day, in-person workshop takes place at Center for Book Arts on Saturday, March 22nd, from 11:00 am–5:00 pm.
- Saturday, March 22nd, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on March 8, at 11:59pm.
About the Workshop:
This in-person class at Center for Book Arts is taught by instructor Maria Pisano.
Paste papers are a gateway to creating unique patterned papers for one’s own artistic practices. These papers have been used throughout history by bookbinders and cabinet makers (to line cupboards, chests and boxes) in addition to being used to decorate walls and ceilings. In this workshop, you will investigate the myriad possibilities inherent in this medium: paints, choice of papers/boards, materials, formulas, making an edition and more. You will also delve into the creation of unique surface patterns with the use of multiple implements including found objects, brayers, stencils, and an array of direct and indirect modes of making marks. Class discussion will center on the versatility and multi-use of these papers and will culminate with making a sample book with your designs.
Required Materials:
- Sponge brushes
- Mark making tools – think creatively – such as: wooden coffee stirrers, corks from bottles, bread plastic closures, sponges, combs, commercial stamps with designs, tooth brushes
- Tools for binding, such as: awl, needle and thread, bone folder, ruler, triangle, snap blade knife
All other materials will be provided by Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About Maria Pisano
Maria G. Pisano (she/her) is a book artist, printmaker, curator, and educator.
Her Memory Press works are represented in the Library of Congress, 9-11 Memorial Museum, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Lafayette College, University of Delaware, Wesleyan University, and many more. Ms. Pisano has exhibited widely—including a solo exhibition titled Reflections: Artist Books and Works on Paper.
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to 10 participants to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on March 8 at 11:59pm. Tuition for this course is $210 + a $30 materials fee. If you cannot comfortably pay tuition but are interested in taking this class, please consider filling out our financial assistance application here. We will notify you if you are selected to receive a scholarship before the start date of the class. To view more information about our current scholarship opportunities, please visit this link.