Group photo of 1st meeting of the VABC Bookmaking Group …Photo: J. Berry
VABC Bookmaking in 2012
The VABC is a community of print, paper, and book artists from throughout central Virginia. The bookmaking group welcomes everyone who is interested in bookbinding and making books.
The VABC is a community of print, paper, and book artists from throughout central Virginia. The bookmaking group welcomes everyone who is interested in bookbinding and making books.
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Workshops and other activities:
The VABC will hold 10 formal bookmaking sessions open to VABC members and non-members. Novice bookmakers are welcome. Check the VABC website calendar http://www.virginiabookarts.org for updates or changes to the schedule.
The VABC will hold 10 formal bookmaking sessions open to VABC members and non-members. Novice bookmakers are welcome. Check the VABC website calendar http://www.virginiabookarts.org for updates or changes to the schedule.
2012 Schedule:
(follow this link to the 2012BookmakingSchedule-Jan-Mar pdf)
Jan 14: A new (but simple) book structure.
Double-binding with simple pamphlet-sewn signatures and a soft wrapper. You’ll finish one book, maybe even two.
Feb 11: Box Enclosures (session one)
A Two day Bookbinding Workshop w/ Amanda Nelson. You will create two four-flap enclosures with variations and two clamshell boxes, one with set dimensions and one for an object of your choosing. Familiarity with bookbinding terms, tools, and techniques will be quite helpful, but not required. (details, fees, materials to follow)
Jan 14: A new (but simple) book structure.
Double-binding with simple pamphlet-sewn signatures and a soft wrapper. You’ll finish one book, maybe even two.
Feb 11: Box Enclosures (session one)
A Two day Bookbinding Workshop w/ Amanda Nelson. You will create two four-flap enclosures with variations and two clamshell boxes, one with set dimensions and one for an object of your choosing. Familiarity with bookbinding terms, tools, and techniques will be quite helpful, but not required. (details, fees, materials to follow)
Feb 18: Box Enclosures (session two) continuation for those in the Feb 11 class.
Mar 10: Books De-constructed: Field Trip to Conservation Lab at UVA Specical Collections Library (10:30-noon)
April 14:
May 12:
June 9:
July 14:
Sept 8:
Oct 13:
Nov 10:
Dec 1: (possible)
Formal sessions: In 2011 the formal sessions will usually be held on the second Saturday of the month.
Mar 10: Books De-constructed: Field Trip to Conservation Lab at UVA Specical Collections Library (10:30-noon)
April 14:
May 12:
June 9:
July 14:
Sept 8:
Oct 13:
Nov 10:
Dec 1: (possible)
Formal sessions: In 2011 the formal sessions will usually be held on the second Saturday of the month.
Workshops: Taught by specialists, these sessions are usually three to four hours long; registration and a fee (slightly higher for non-members) are required.
Demonstrations and ‘Learn Together’ sessions: Participants work with a member facilitator to learn a new skill or book structure; a small fee is usually required for non-members; sometimes a materials fee is charged for all participants.
Informal sessions: Bookmakers often meet informally during VABC Open Hours (when the shop is open to the public) on many Saturday afternoons and Wednesday early evenings.
Check the VABC website each month for details about upcoming sessions or contact Addeane Caelleigh at asc8f@virginia.edu.
Join the VABC Bookmaking email list:
Send your name and email address to Addeane Caelleigh at asc8f@virginia.edu to be added to the bookmaking list. Announcements of upcoming bookmaking meetings as well as information about bookmaking resources are sent throughout the year.
Send your name and email address to Addeane Caelleigh at asc8f@virginia.edu to be added to the bookmaking list. Announcements of upcoming bookmaking meetings as well as information about bookmaking resources are sent throughout the year.
VABC annual project:
The VABC annual project often has a bookmaking component. See the website for photographs of VABC annual (group) projects.
The VABC annual project often has a bookmaking component. See the website for photographs of VABC annual (group) projects.
Workshop Notes: (from previous sessions)