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Ex Libris: The Art of Contemporary World Bookplates
American Bookbinders MuseumExhibit at the American Bookbinders Museum.
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Exhibit: Cognitive Distance–The Bookworks and Thoughtforms of Timothy Ely
San Francisco Center for the Book 375 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCompelling, contemplative, and visionary: these are words that have been used to describe the work of artist and bookbinder Timothy C. Ely. Showcasing approximately forty manuscript books, drawings and prints created by Ely over the past fifty years, Cognitive Distance: the Bookworks and Thoughtforms of Timothy C. Ely introduces gallery visitors to Ely’s extraordinary version of world-building. […]
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HOLIDAY KRAFTS DAY FOR KIDS
The International Printing MuseumOur Krazy Krafts Day for Kids returns with a wintery twist. Join us December 17th for a HOLIDAY KRAFTS DAY at the Printing Museum, a creative day of printing and crafts for the whole family. All are welcome, whether you are a kid or a kid at heart that just loves to make stuff! Activities […]
$10
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Celebrating 2020 Vision & SFCB’s Design Binding Intensive Students
San Francisco Center for the Book 375 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThis event celebrates the conclusion of SFCB's month-long Design Binding Intensive workshop, which took place in July 2022. Workshop instructor Dominic Riley will give a brief talk; this year's student cohort will share their completed fine bindings and stories related to creating their individual works of art. 2020 was the one-hundredth anniversary of the Society of […]
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Hand Bookbinders of California Gallery Tour
San Francisco Public Library Book Arts 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEnjoy a gallery tour of the HBC50 exhibition with master bookbinders: Dominic Riley, Michael Burke and Coleen Curry. Skylight Gallery - 6th Floor San Francisco Main Library
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A Dotted Line: Cognitive Distance and the Works of Timothy C. Ely
San Francisco Center for the Book 375 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSFCB’s exhibition Cognitive Distance introduces viewers to Timothy C. Ely’s extraordinary worldbuilding through his work in bookbinding, printmaking, and drawing. Highlighting over 50 of Ely’s works, Cognitive Distance provides an exceptional overview of both the artist and his works. At this in person event, exhibition curator Jennie Hinchcliff discusses her favorite works in the exhibition, shares insights into Ely’s […]
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Linking the Past, Forging the Future: Conservation of a Medieval Chained Binding
Zoom CA, United StatesIn our digital age, it’s hard to remember (or even believe) that books were once so rare and costly that they were kept chained to the shelves. But even chains cannot protect a centuries-old book from the wear of time–and many hands. When a chained medieval book in Stanford Libraries’ collection needed repair it took […]
Krazy Krafts Day for Kids
The International Printing MuseumJoin us April 14 for KRAZY KRAFTS DAY FOR KIDS at the Printing Museum, a creative day of printing and crafts for the whole family. All are welcome, whether you are a kid or a kid at heart that just loves to make stuff! Activities throughout the day include letterpress printing cards, bookmarks, keepsakes, fun […]
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Intro to Bookbinding Course
American Academy of BookbindingIf you have never taken a bookbinding class before, this is the class for you. In this a one-week class, you will produce several structures where you will develop the fundamental building blocks of bookbinding. Instructor: Lang Ingalls
Intro to Bookbinding Level 2 course
American Academy of BookbindingThis course is designed for students who have taken L1 Bookbinding and are ready to further develop skills and explore materials. Students will sew a textblock, making the Millimeter Binding with hooked endsheets. The class will cover the importance of bookblock preparation, the principles of a rounded spine, top-edge coloring, hand-sewn endbands, and basic leather […]
Paper Conservation Level 1 course
American Academy of BookbindingThis course will focus on repairing losses and tears on different types of papers and guarding a textblock that has been pulled apart for rebinding. Learn when and how to apply the various repair methods, including understanding the behavior of the repair papers and adhesives used. Instructor: Renate Mesmer