Make Your Own Book

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Description

   You can make a hardback case-bound book much like one was made the 16^th century! You will learn all the necessary book binding techniques, discuss the influence of books and paper on society in the past, and consider the place of handmade paper and books in the future—from arcane art, to tools for “slow thinking,” to collectibles with value. While constructing your book you will learn to fold and sew pages, attach endpapers and headbands, make a cover out of cardboard and paper, and finally bind the book together. This book will be similar to the small leather books Queen Elizabeth used, but bound in leather-like paper. No special skills are needed and all tools and materials will be provided. This may be the start of a hobby you can share when gift-giving. Your book will be a treasury … for original writing, a journal, collections of poems or recipes, or a diary of sketches or dreams.

Instructors

   Known in the faire as Master and Mistress Papermaker, Peter and Donna Thomas are authors and illustrators of More Making Books by Hand. They are book artists: papermakers and letterpress printers who also illustrate, illuminate, and bind their own unique book. Their research into the history of papermaking and their exploration of alternative book structures are internationally recognized. As the Papermakers, they taught bookbinding and papermaking and sold both blank and printed books at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire from 1975 to 1989 Occasionally, they have returned since then to sell their blank books and book earrings. They are founding members of the Miniature Book Society and throughout their careers have been active in the leadership of both national and international book arts and papermaking organizations. Since 1977, they have produced over 125 limited edition books and over 75 one-of-a-kind artists' books. These books have been shown in over 165 individual and group exhibitions, both in the U.S. and abroad. They have lectured and taught workshops internationally, and have published numerous articles on papermaking and other aspects of the book arts. They live and work in Santa Cruz, California.

Fee

   The fee of $85 includes workshop instruction, materials, entry into the Faire for the rest of the day, and $10.00 in food and non-alcoholic beverage coupons. The fee for the second member of a family is $40.

To inquire about space availability or other concerns, call Maureen Glancy: 650/504-1572

 or email at mglancy@coastside.net