Course code: 25MBB300I
This five-week, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Thursdays, August 14th – September 11th, from 6:00PM to 9:00PM ET.
- Thursday, August 14th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Thursday, August 21st, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Thursday, August 28th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Thursday, September 4th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Thursday, September 11th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on July 31st, at 11:59pm ET.
About the Workshop:
Are you daunted by the prospect of creating an edition of artists’ books? Learn how to simplify your workflow and make an edition of five hardcover books with traditional motifs and streamlined processes in this workshop. Editioning a book will become an easy and fun task in this five-week workshop with instructor Amber Braverman.
Learn how to apply your knowledge of hardcover binding and book structures to create editions. You’ll learn how to employ classic motifs with some clever tricks that will ensure a uniform edition series. Beginning with sewing your text blocks, we will methodically approach each step along the way with a greater understanding of traditional materials.
You will learn how to troubleshoot and correct slight differences between individual books in your project. We will be working with both leather and decorative papers, exploring the benefits and limitations of each material. This workshop is ideal for book artists with some experience, and those who want to edition a project in book form.
Organization is one of the most important skills a bookbinder can learn. You’ll learn how to organize the steps of your workflow and project in a way that utilizes materials and time most effectively, setting you up for success. Students will hone their skills through the repetitive nature of creating a book several times over, and grow their confidence in tackling larger projects. We will also discuss the benefits of creating editions and its history.
Required Materials:
- Bone Folder
- Awl
- Snap off blade knife
All materials will be provided by Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About Amber Braverman
Amber Braverman is the proprietor of Post Editions, a letterpress studio focused on collaboration with artists and writers.
As an educator, Braverman hopes to share her passion for the craft of printmaking with her students. She has been teaching letterpress printing, image-making, and book forms at CBA since 2006.
She began her journey into the world of book arts from a young age and studied letterpress printmaking through apprenticeship and job printing. She currently resides in Garrison, New York.
All images courtesy of the instructor.