WORKSHOPS
WNYBAC is pleased to announce its Summer 2009 workshop series. This series at its new home at 468 Washington Street in downtown Buffalo covers some basic intro classes in printing & book binding. As facilities & demand increase, we will offer additional and more in-depth classes. We have kept the fees reasonable (plus WNYBAC members receive a 20% discount on all workshops). We welcome your feedback and hope you will join us for one or more of these workshops.
Summer 2009 WORKSHOPS
Clam Shell Portfolio Box workshop
Instructor: Richard Kegler
Date/Time: June 10 & 11 (6 to 9 pm)
Cost: $60 (WNYBAC members $48) + $10 materials fee
2 sessions. limited to 4 participants
Description: This two-day workshop will introduce the clam shell box traditionally used to protect book and archival materials. Participants will make a double tray clamshell box that can be used to store their personal treasures. Register.
Miniature and Wearable Books
Instructor: Hyeyoung Shin
Date/Time: June 13 (10 am to 2:30 pm)
Cost: $45 (WNYBAC members $36) + $10 materials fee
Description: In this workshop students will learn to create uniquely hybrid book structures. Participants will be taught basic folding techniques and create a prototype to be used as reference for their final wearable book. Register.
Intro to Hand Typesetting and Letterpress Printing
Instructor: Hal Leader
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 17 & 24 (6 to 9pm)
Location: Paradise Press 12 E. Tupper St
Cost: $90 ($72 members) + $10 materials fee
(Refundable “distribution deposit” required -$25)
2 sessions. limited to 4 participants
Description: Hal Leader has kept his Paradise Press open as a working museum for years with countless tours for design classes and interested parties. Now Hal rolls up his sleeves and shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft of letterpress printing. Participants should each come with some idea of what they wish to set and will be shown the basics and then helped to set it and print it on a flatbed proofing press. Paper will be provided, but if you wish to print on a special paper, bring it along. There will be a brief introduction to hand set typography and then we will get down to business. Each person will also get a copy of the other participants work produced during this intimate, focused session. Register.
DIY screen printing workshop
Instructor: Anne Muntges
Date/Time: June 20 (10 am to 4 pm)
Cost: $60 ($48 members) + $10 materials fee
Description: Back by popular demand! Learn the basics of water-based screen printing in a hands-on workshop. Participants will learn how to print their own designs using cutout-stenciling techniques on paper and create an edition of prints to exchange. Register.
A-Z Pressure Printing!
Instructor: Adele Henderson
Date/Time: July 11 (10 am to 4 pm)
Cost: $60 ($48 members) + $10 materials fee
1 session. limited to 4 participants
Description: First participants will learn the versatile technique of pressure printing, where imagery is created from a low-relief collage attached to the tympan behind the printing paper. The resulting imprint is textural and atmospheric, something like a rubbing.
Next students will choose from WNYBAC’s collection of wood type and cuts to enhance their pressure prints. Spontaneous additive methods for creating imagery such as layering, purposeful mis-registration, stencils, and handwork will be introduced. Register.
2 Color Gig Poster Workshop
Instructor: Jeff Sherven and Renee Ruffino
Date/Time: July 15 & 16 (6 to 9 pm)
Cost: $60 ($48 members) + $10 materials fee
2 sessions. limited to 4 participants
Description: This workshop will cover the basics of laying out hand set type and letterpress cuts to create a two-color poster. Following instruction, participants will be paired up to layout a poster design and proof it. After a lunch break changes will be made to the layout to prepare for printing the first and second color. Register.
Basic Book Binding
Instructor: Richard Kegler
Date/Time: July 23 (6 to 9 pm)
Cost: $30 ($24 members) + $10 materials fee
Description: This is the perfect workshop for beginning bookmakers! Participants will be shown many examples and will then be taught simple folding and sewing techniques. Students may use supplied materials but are also encouraged to experiment with their own materials. Register.
Altered Books
Instructor: Kate Parzych
Date/Time: August 1 (10 am to 4 pm)
Cost: $60 ($48 members) + $10 materials fee
Description: What happens to books that are no longer read and enjoyed? A creative possibility is to shift the unloved volume from literary binder to object d’ art by re-contextualizing and redesigning the space within the covers. Participants will explore the many ways to re-design a finished book into a sculptural piece, take a “field trip” to a neighboring used bookstore and create their own altered artist book. Register.
Letterpress Animal ABC
Instructor: Richard Kegler
Date/Time: August 8 & 9 (9:30 am to 12 pm)
Cost: $30 ($24 members) + $10 materials fee
2 sessions. limited to 4 pairs (parent + one child)
Description: Calling all parents and kids! Using the book Bembo’s Zoo as inspiration, participants in this workshop will spend the day together creating animals using only letters and numbers from our extensive vintage type collection. This workshop is most appropriate for ages 6- 9 (snack included). Register.
Intro to Hand Typesetting and Letterpress Printing
Instructor: Hal Leader
Date/Time: Saturday, August 22 (10 am to 4 pm)
Location: Paradise Press 12 E. Tupper St
Cost: $90 ($72 members) + $10 materials fee
(Refundable “distribution deposit” required -$25)
1 session. limited to 4 participants
Description: Hal Leader has kept his Paradise Press open as a working museum for years with countless tours for design classes and interested parties. Now Hal rolls up his sleeves and shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft of letterpress printing. Participants should each come with some idea of what they wish to set and will be shown the basics and then helped to set it and print it on a flatbed proofing press. Paper will be provided, but if you wish to print on a special paper, bring it along. There will be a brief introduction to hand set typography and then we will get down to business. Each person will also get a copy of the other participants work produced during this intimate, focused session. Register.
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