Classes
Calling all creatively curious! Workshops at the Western New York Book Arts Center provide unique, hands-on ways to learn something new, or further develop your craft as an artist. Taught by dedicated working artists, Book Arts workshops are fully accessible, hosted for all ages and skill levels, and welcome to everyone. Book Arts Members receive discounts on workshops!
As of March 16 2020, Book Arts has suspend all public programming through April 1, 2020.
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Learn the basics of screen printing from image creation to pulling prints on paper or apparel in this two-part workshop! Participants can expect to learn a brief history of screen printing, how to create images suitable for the medium, how to burn screens, mix ink, prepare paper, and of course, print! The instructor will guide participants in using specialty artist tools in to our newly-renovated screen print studio. Completed prints can be made on paper or apparel (t-shirts, tote bags, etc). … Explore the world of mushrooms with bio artist Darya Warner. During this workshop, you will learn about incredible fungi and watch the artist work directly with local species to produce artworks. ** Please note that this workshop will be hosted digitally with the artist! We're cooking up something grand. More info TBD–stay tuned. To view Darya Warner's stunning exhibition, please visit our online gallery to explore her work. **Have any questions for the artist? shoot us an email… Learn the basics of screen printing from image creation to pulling prints on paper or apparel in this two-part workshop! Participants can expect to learn a brief history of screen printing, how to create images suitable for the medium, how to burn screens, mix ink, prepare paper, and of course, print! The instructor will guide participants in using specialty artist tools in to our newly-renovated screen print studio. Completed prints can be made on paper or apparel (t-shirts, tote bags, etc). … Learn the basics of screen printing from image creation to pulling prints on paper or apparel in this workshop! Participants can expect to learn a brief history of screen printing, how to create images suitable for the medium, how to burn screens, mix ink, prepare paper, and of course, print! The instructor will guide participants in using specialty artist tools in to our newly-renovated screen print studio. Completed prints can be made on paper or apparel (t-shirts, tote bags, etc). This… Practice mindfulness while learning how to create beautiful paper flowers–just in time for spring! Participants will learn how to make paper blossoms using an ancient art of folding paper, origami, and specialty paper folding tools. This workshop is geared towards families, though all are welcome to attend, ages 10 and up. <a href="https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Gcn0f_ejPu-1NVi8Y_FX5w">Fill out my LGL form!</a> Build on the basics of screen printing in our Advanced class! Open to participants who have taken our Screen Print Basics Workshop, this advanced class allows for further exploration into image and screen creation to create more complicated prints utilizing layering of stencils and colors. Participants can expect to become more proficient with printing tools, presses, and procedures in the Book Arts’ Studio. Once participants have taken both Basics and Advanced Screen Print Workshops, and are a paid Member in… Book Arts' Meditation Saturdays Visual Mindfulness Series seeks to immerse participants in a deep exploration of the art work on view in our Gallery through meditation and discussion. Each technique invites us to use our senses whether it be listening, looking, movement, or stillness. There are many ways to enter into meditation other than traditional Buddhist-based practices! This is a welcoming environment, no previous experience with meditation is necessary. Please note: This class welcomes anyone 16 years and above. There will be sitting, some standing, and… Come make a custom book with a hand-stitch binding in this simple step-by-step workshop. Choose a unique hand-printed paper for the book cover, and see how easy it is to bind your own journals! This workshop is geared towards families, though all are welcome to attend, ages 8 and up. Fill out my LGL form! Build on the basics of letterpress printing in our Advanced class! Open to participants who have taken our Letterpress Basics Workshop, this advanced class allows for further exploration into hand-setting type to create more complicated formes/prints utilizing layering of type and color. Participants can expect to become more proficient with printing tools, metal and wood type, printing presses, and procedures in the Book Arts’ Studio. Once participants have taken both Basics and Advanced Letterpress Workshops, and are a paid Member… Participants will learn how to make customized 1" and 2" buttons using a manual button press. You can create and wear your artwork! Make your own design, create a collaged work of art, or browse through our patterns to help get your creative juices flowing. This workshop is geared towards families, though all are welcome to attend, ages 5 and up. Fill out my LGL form! Book Arts' Meditation Saturdays Visual Mindfulness Series seeks to immerse participants in a deep exploration of the art work on view in our Gallery through meditation and discussion. Each technique invites us to use our senses whether it be listening, looking, movement, or stillness. There are many ways to enter into meditation other than traditional Buddhist-based practices! This is a welcoming environment, no previous experience with meditation is necessary. Please note: This class welcomes anyone 16 years and above. There will be sitting, some standing, and… Book Arts' Meditation Saturdays Visual Mindfulness Series seeks to immerse participants in a deep exploration of the art work on view in our Gallery through meditation and discussion. Each technique invites us to use our senses whether it be listening, looking, movement, or stillness. There are many ways to enter into meditation other than traditional Buddhist-based practices! This is a welcoming environment, no previous experience with meditation is necessary. Please note: This class welcomes anyone 16 years and above. There will be sitting, some standing, and… Book Arts' Meditation Saturdays Visual Mindfulness Series seeks to immerse participants in a deep exploration of the art work on view in our Gallery through meditation and discussion. Each technique invites us to use our senses whether it be listening, looking, movement, or stillness. There are many ways to enter into meditation other than traditional Buddhist-based practices! This is a welcoming environment, no previous experience with meditation is necessary. Please note: This class welcomes anyone 16 years and above. There will be sitting, some standing, and… Book Arts' Meditation Saturdays Visual Mindfulness Series seeks to immerse participants in a deep exploration of the art work on view in our Gallery through meditation and discussion. Each technique invites us to use our senses whether it be listening, looking, movement, or stillness. There are many ways to enter into meditation other than traditional Buddhist-based practices! This is a welcoming environment, no previous experience with meditation is necessary. Please note: This class welcomes anyone 16 years and above. There will be sitting, some standing, and…
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Screen Print Basics Workshop
Artist Talk & Workshop with Darya Warner
Screen Print Basics Workshop
Screen Print Basics Workshop
For Families: Origami Kusadama Flowers Workshop
Advanced Screen Print Workshop
Meditation Saturdays: Visual Mindfulness, Intuitive Meditation for the Senses
For Families: Pamphlet Stitch Bookmaking
Advanced Letterpress Workshop
For Families: Wearable Art Buttons
Meditation Saturdays: Visual Mindfulness, Intuitive Meditation for the Senses
Meditation Saturdays: Visual Mindfulness, Intuitive Meditation for the Senses
Meditation Saturdays: Visual Mindfulness, Intuitive Meditation for the Senses
Meditation Saturdays: Visual Mindfulness, Intuitive Meditation for the Senses