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When We Walk By
Mechanics' InstituteWhen We Walk By takes an urgent look at homelessness in America, showing us what we lose—in ourselves and as a society—when we choose to walk past and ignore our neighbors […]
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A Radical Alteration: Women’s Studio Workshop as a Sustainable Model for Art Making
San Francisco Center for the Book 375 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesIn her seminal 1971 essay, Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? (link is external)Art historian Linda Nochlin examines the conditions of art-making that have prevented women and BIPOC artists from […]
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Marbling Fine Bindings
American Bookbinders MuseumJoin bookbinder–and marbler–Deborah V. Thomson of Echo Art Bindery for a look at marbling techniques on fine bindings. Deborah has a diploma in fine binding from the American Academy of […]
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Print Your Own Broadside Affair
The Book Club of California 312 Sutter Street Ste 500, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLetterpress print your own broadside on the Book Club’s Colombian hand press with Li Jiang, Lemoncheese Press. A limited number of broadsides will be printed. Registration required.
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PubWest Webinar: Building an active online community & tips for successful marketing campaigns
Zoom CA, United StatesJoin Supadu as we discuss how to build an active online community and our tips for successful direct and social media marketing campaigns and title engagement. From books clubs to […]
Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
rancho mirage library 71-100 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, United StatesThe Tenth Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival will be January 31–February 2, 2024. The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival is a world-class gathering of the finest writers who contribute to […]
Introduction to Modern Type Design
Zoom CA, United Stateswith Kel Troughton During this 10-week online workshop, which meets on Wednesday evenings from January 31–April 10 (no class on February 21), you will create your own original typefaces […]
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Lunar New Year and The Year of the Dragon: What Will It Bring?
Mechanics' InstituteFor this Lunar New Year celebration, we welcome back renowned Bay Area author Maxine Hong Kingston, historian and former parade director David Lei, educator Linda Lei, and Executive Director of […]
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The Power of Taking the Stage as an Author
Zoom CA, United StatesParchelle Tashi, Founder, The Author’s Leverage In this session, discover the art of harnessing the stage to amplify your author impact. We’ll delve into the world of public speaking and […]
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Sisters in Crime Northern California–Annual Meet & Greet @ Rockridge Branch Library
Rockridge Library 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Rockridge Branch Meeting Room for our Annual Meet and Greet. Mingle with members over potluck, then participate in a workshop to learn techniques to engage your […]
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Annual Meet & Greet @ Rockridge Branch Library
Rockridge Library 5366 College Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Rockridge Branch Meeting Room for our Annual Meet and Greet. Mingle with members over potluck, then participate in a workshop to learn techniques to engage your […]
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Bound to Be Different Reception
American Bookbinders MuseumJoin us at the reception for the Bound to Be Different: Hand Bindings From Private Presses exhibition. We are celebrating private presses and handbound books. Join us for food, drinks, […]