Classes at The Book Arts Institute To sign-up for a class, email bookarts@printmuseum.org for a current registration form.
Letterpress Basics Immerse yourself in the traditional process of letterpress printing in this half-day introductory session. Students will take a brief tour of the Museum to become familiar with the various presses in our collection and then learn hand typesetting with metal type and an image. Basic letterpress printing skills on a Vandercook or Platen Press will be covered. Students will print two small projects. Designed for the beginner as an opportunity to experience the basics of letterpress printing.
Letterpress printing has captivated Madeleine Zygarewicz for over 12 years, cranking presses throughout the country and abroad. She received her BA in Book Arts at Mills College in 2000. Shortly after, she had a residency at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, Germany to print a collaborative artist book, Body of Text. Her work can be found in special collections around the country and has been exhibited internationally. Inspired by the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, she established her imprint Panorama Press, offering a wide survey of printed matter ranging from greeting cards, posters, invitations as well as limited edititon prints and artist books. She is also a letterpress printer at Two Piglets and an art teacher at Oakwood School. Instructors: Madeleine Zygarewicz Date & Time: November 8, 9:30-4:00 Fee: $100 + $25 lab fee = $125 Level: Beginner, 18 and up
Making Clamshell Conservation Boxes In this hands-on class you will learn how to make museum-quality clamshell storage boxes, primarily intended for storing fragile rare books, but also for scientific specimens and ephemera as well. Each student will be provided materials to construct their own example, including detailed instructions on how to measure, cut material, and assemble the finished product. Merle R. Bobzien is a local antiquarian book collector, presently the senior cataloguer for Jeff Weber Rare Books in Glendale. Has been making conservation containers for his own collection for nearly 20 years, and provides conservation services to local rare book dealers and institutions. Instructor: Merle Bobzien Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 9:30-4:00 Fee: $100 plus $25 materials fee = $125 Level: Beginner, 18 and up
Coptic & Exposed-Spine Bookbinding Learn the traditional Coptic stitch and other exposed-spine techniques to bind your own books. You will not regret investing a day in these techniques and you will walk away with 2 or 3 finished books to keep for yourself or give as a gift for the holidays. Jenny Yoshida was raised in Orange County, and lived for several years in the Bay Area while earning a BA in Fine Art from UC Berkeley. Last spring she graduated from San Diego State University with an MFA in Graphic Design.Jenny interned at Brighton Press in San Diego. Jenny's work is pictured in this postcard below.
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 9:30-4:00 Fee: $100 plus $25 materials fee = $125 Level: Beginner, 18 and up
Letterpress on the Heidelberg Windmill Press Spend a unique Saturday learning the ins and outs of printing on a 10 x 15 Heidelberg Windmill Press with Rich Tautenhahn. Beginners and experienced printers will gain valuable knowledge and maintenance skills through this intensive. You will also complete simple projects and walk away with your own customized letterpress edition at the end of the day. Richard Tautenhahn has over forty years of experience as a letterpress printer. He owned his own shop and is currently a letterpress instructor and consultant. Find out more at his website at www.letterpressprinters.com. Instructor: Richard Tautenhahn Date & Time: Saturday, November 22, 9:30-4:00 Fee: $100 plus $25 materials fee = $125 Level: Beginners and Owners of Windmills, 18 and up
COMING SOON: Calligraphy, Papermaking, Pulp-painting, Introduction to Book Arts, Exposed-Spine Books, Woodcut, Linocut, Paper Lithography, Collagraph and Silkscreening coming in 2009. Check this website regularly or email bookarts@printmuseum.org for information.
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Letterpress Basics Class
Clamshell boxes by Merle Bobzien, senior cataloguer for Jeff Weber Rare Books
Books by Jenny Yoshida
Richard Tautenhahn and actress Rosario Dawson training for the upcoming film, "Seven Pounds" releasing December 2008.
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Instructor: Jenny Yoshida
