2021/2022
Workshops 2021/2022
Unfortunately the total program for 2021 has been canceled due to the Covid19 pandemic.
Hopefully I will come back with a full program for 2022 :-)
2020
Jan 18-19 2020 Paper production from an artistic perspective with Tom Balbo
at The Jaffe Center for Book Arts, Boca Raton, FL
http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/spc/JaffeCenter/workshops
Feb 1-2 2020 Nature Bound and Brayered with Leslie Marsh
at The Jaffe Center for Book Arts, Boca Raton, FL
http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/spc/JaffeCenter/workshops/nature_bound.php
Inspired by the lavish and intricate manuscripts of the medieval period, instructor Leslie Marsh has developed her own distinct style of metalwork tomes. Here, she pairs her love of ancient treasure bindings with a passion for the natural world. In the process, you will create your own precious 3” x 4” metalwork book, filled with leaf prints you’ll make from gathered materials, with a few blank pages thrown in for your own manuscript. You’ll learn to solder a set of book covers using a small torch and create botanically-printed signature wrappers using inks and brayers. The binding you’ll learn is a 2-needle Coptic Binding. You’ll also stitch a small wool felt bag to house your book. All materials will be provided, as will shared tools.
Feb 15-16 2020 Eco printing on Fabric - Basics and Patterns
at The Jaffe Center for Book Arts, Boca Raton, FL
http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/spc/JaffeCenter/workshops
The first day covers basics – choosing plants, and fabrics – plus information on chemicals used to secure and enhance color permanently so that prints are stable. Layering bundles of prints for steaming, and also discussing the construction of several convenient and inexpensive steaming options.
Day two covers patterned resists to build background interest, carriers to transfer color and pattern to the print, and eco printing pastes to stencil and stamp images.
Feb 22 2020 Eco printing on Fabric
at IS Projects in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
https://www.isprojectsfl.com/workshops/eco-printing-on-fabric
This workshop explores the unique process of Eco-printing on fabric! Eco-printing uses the shapes, colors, and marks left by plants, leaves, and flowers. In this workshop we will be discussing types of fabric suitable for eco printing, and types of mordants needed for the different fabrics, as well as possible modifiers. Then we will begin laying out our plant material on the fabric and talk about folding methods and securing bundles. Each student will go home with a selection of printed sample fabrics, a scarf, and the knowledge to continue this at home.
* All materials are provided, however, students are encouraged to bring plant material from their garden/environment.
Feb 23 2020 Eco printing on Leather
at IS Projects in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
https://www.isprojectsfl.com/workshops/eco-printing-on-leather
This workshop explores the unique process of Eco-printing on leather! Eco-printing uses the shapes, colors, and marks left by plants, leaves, and flowers. Eco printing on leather requires a different approach from the paper technique, but the results are stunning. Each participant will get to explore color and pattern in this experimental approach to dyeing. This workshop is suitable for bookbinders and craft people alike. The printed leather can be used for book covers, small bags, etc. Each student will go home with a selection of printed leathers and the knowledge to continue this at home!
* All materials are provided, however, students are encouraged to bring plant material from their garden/environment.
Feb 27-28 2020 From Botanical Print to Book
at The Armory, West Palm Beach, FL
https://public.armoryart.org/public/SelectedClass.faces
Learn to make botanical prints on paper from local plant material without the use of artificial dyes and inks and assemble these prints into book forms as keepsakes. On day one we will experiment with printing with a variety of leaves on different papers and see a spectrum of obtainable results. On day two we will assemble the botanical prints into books. Some simple sewing techniques and glue will be used.
Feb 29-Mar 1 2020 Paper and Leather Eco Printing, Basics, Patterns, and Transfers
at The Jaffe Center for Book Arts, Boca Raton, FL
http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/spc/JaffeCenter/workshops
The first day covers basics for paper and leather – choosing plants, paper, and leather – plus information on chemicals used to secure and enhance color permanently so that prints are stable. Layering stacks and bundles of prints for steaming, and also discussing the construction of several convenient and inexpensive steaming options.
Day two covers eco printing pastes to stencil and stamp images, transfers of images onto paper. For leather, patterned resists to build background interest, and carriers to transfer color.
