Memoir Editing Group
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin members Lee Hornbrook and Lynn Post for a discussion of the ins and outs of memoir editing! This event is open to all editors.
Join members Lee Hornbrook and Lynn Post for a discussion of the ins and outs of memoir editing! This event is open to all editors.
Secret Nook presents an exploration of malls through prose, poetry, and a lightweight lesson from an expert. Enjoy an evening filled with literature and sensory experiences at a beloved bar and bookstore. FREE Secret Nook is an experiential reading series based in Oakland. Each event is a happening that explores one theme from many perspectives. Follow […]
See a slice of the Archive and commune with typography lovers during the largest design festival on the West Coast. Where does your design inspiration come from? Maybe it’s time to get off the internet and into the library! Letterform Archive holds one of the world’s best collections of graphic design and typography artifacts. On […]
with Eve Scarborough, Jada Simone Haynes, Mikhail of Hearts To celebrate Pride month, the Archive features a selection of work by Queer*+ designers, curated by members of the Collections Team. To celebrate Pride month and the ongoing struggles for equity, this salon will showcase insights and perspectives of Eve Scarborough, Jada Simone Haynes, and Mikhail […]
Welcome to From the Bench, SFCB's series of short studio tours with friends near and far. From favorite tools to works in progress, you never know what you'll learn about from these amazing artists. This month we'll chat with Insiya Dhatt, a book artist based in San Francisco. Insiya, drawing inspiration from Rajasthan’s deserts and […]
with Francisco Roca Learn about the young graphic artist who designed book covers that would become a sensation in ’60s era Argentina, Latin America, and Spain. In 1962, young graphic artist Juan Ángel Cotta died in a car crash. His ongoing work project at the time, 103 covers for Los Libros del Mirasol —one of South […]
Join painter Claudia Marseille and poet Zack Rogow in conversation on their new memoirs, But You Look So Normal and Hugging My Father’s Ghost. In their writings, Marseille and Rogow navigate complex topics of familial trauma, loss, coming-of-age, and resilience with tenderness, honesty, and humor. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. About […]
Two Lines Press and Cuentero Productions present Soroche, a haunting multimedia performance. Adapted from the short story by award-winning Ecuadorian writer Mónica Ojeda published in Through the Night Like a Snake: Latin American Horror Stories by Two Lines Press, Soroche depicts the effects of a leaked sex tape, filtered through the dizzying lens of altitude sickness. The cinematic sound design, created by Cuentero Productions to accompany the […]
These events are FREE and include authors, workshops, book readings, dance performances, arts, and craft activities, and exhibitors.
We'll gather at 10:30 am to set intentions, then write together in silence for 90 minutes. Afterward, we'll regroup to check in with each other to see how we did. Coffee and tea available. You are also welcome to bring snacks. FREE
Japanese Stab Binding: This beginner-friendly stab binding technique is a perfect project to start your bookbinding journey. It is generally called a Japanese stab binding but was used throughout Asia. It’s a great option for binding pre-cut sheets of paper, no folding or gluing required. The simplicity of preparation and materials makes it the perfect […]
We are redirecting the attention of our Women in Leadership & Design (WILD) community through a vision boarding party during SF Design Week. Vision boarding is an inspiring creative tool for focusing one’s attention on a better, more intentional future — a major part of both SFDW’s and WILD’s reasons for being. When we give […]