Fifty Years in the Making: A Reprise by John A. Lehner of the 1970 Decorative Designers Exhibition
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Call for Proposals | Bill Stewart Project Award
The Bill Stewart Project Award was established to honor the legacy of Bill Stewart, a longtime supporter and dealer of contemporary fine press and artists’ books. In service to Bill’s fascination with the physical attributes of the book, CBAA invites members to submit proposals for the Bill Stewart Project Award in Book Arts, which provides […]
American Academy of Bookbinding: Doublures class
Instructor: Lang Ingalls This one-week course will cover a variety of techniques to craft stunning doublures for your bindings. Explore various methods to prepare the boards for doublures including: edge to edge leather, sunken suede, silk and moiré, doublures decorated with onlays, inlays or tooling.
San Francisco Art Book Fair
The San Francisco Art Book Fair (SFABF) is pleased to announce its sixth year at Minnesota Street Project. Open July 14 through July 16, 2023, with a preview the evening of July 13th, the SFABF is a free annual multi-day exhibition and celebration of printed material from independent publishers, artists, designers, collectors, and enthusiasts from around the world. The […]
Fifty Years in the Making: A Reprise by John A. Lehner of the 1970 Decorative Designers Exhibition
Fifty Years in the Making: A Reprise by John A. Lehner of the 1970 Decorative Designers Exhibition
In 1970 John A. Lehner attended The Decorative Designers Exhibition and was captivated by the originality and variety of The Decorative Designers’ work. The Decorative Designers operated as a firm, as opposed to individual artists, to present publishers with designs hand-painted onto the cloth that would be used in production, thus giving a clearer representation […]
Working With CSS Doesn’t Have To Make You Cry
Working With CSS Doesn’t Have To Make You Cry
with Chen Hui Jing In this Letterform Lecture, explore the pitfalls and joys of typesetting with CSS. A somewhat common scenario when it comes to web design is that of a designer handing over their painstakingly pixel-perfect mockups to a developer and experiencing the five stages of grief when they see the end result. This […]
Ramona Memories: Tourism and the Shaping of Southern California
Ramona Memories: Tourism and the Shaping of Southern California
Learn how a work of historical fiction came to define how we understand southern California’s past. Dydia DeLyser is Associate Professor of Geography at California State University, Fullerton. A native Californian, she began researching the “Ramona Myth” as an undergraduate at UCLA. Her book, “Ramona Memories: Tourism and the Shaping of Southern California” (University of […]
Bastille Day Concert
Bastille Day Concert
Come celebrate liberté, égalité, fraternité with the fabulous music ensemble Le Jazz Hot Quartet featuring band leader Paul Mehling (solo guitar, vocals), Evan Price (violin), Daniel Fabricant (string bass), and Jordan Samuels (rhythm guitar). Le Jazz Hot Quartet brings to the stage all the passion and sizzle of French Gypsy Jazz created by guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt of the world famous […]
Family Story Time in the Library
Family Story Time in the Library
Gather 'round as a family to hear stories and make crafts nestled in the Library of the Mechanics' Institute! We’ll read 2-4 stories appropriate for children ages 5-6 and younger plus make a fun craft to take home. All are welcome - bring the kids and grandkids for a story filled morning. Family Story Time […]
WILD July Meetup
WILD July Meetup
🎪 Join us for a WILD adventure at the circus! Our next meet up will be at the Salesforce Amphitheater on the lawn on Saturday, July 16th at 11:00 am. Get ready to indulge in an exciting day filled with laughter, jaw-dropping performances, and the heartwarming spirit of community. 🌭 Bring your own food and […]