Week of Events
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 […]
Fundamentals of Full Leather Binding
American Academy of Bookbinders course with Don Glaister. This core course focuses on traditional full-leather bookbinding techniques interpreted for the twenty-first century. Students will produce one or two laced-on, leather-covered board structures. In the process, they while becoming familiar with rounding and backing, and weaving headbands, leather paring, and so much more.
MORE IS BETTER: A Master Class in Artists’ Editions
American Academy of Bookbinders course with Instructors: Don Glaister & Peter Geraty This two-week master class will concentrate on design, ingenuity, and collaboration in the planning and production of a single edition of unique books. Learn how to incorporate research on binding structures and material choices in the design, planning, and production of an […]
Editing With Disability/Chronic Illness
Editing With Disability/Chronic Illness
This coffee chat centers people who work as editors and are living with disability and/or chronic illness. It is open to everyone. The idea was partly inspired by an active peer group currently hosted by the Society of Authors (https://www.societyofauthors.org/Groups/Authors-Disabilities-Illnesses-Network). Group agreements that will be open for discussion at the start of the chat: * […]
Editing With Disability/Chronic Illness
Editing With Disability/Chronic Illness
This coffee chat centers people who work as editors and are living with disability and/or chronic illness. It is open to everyone. The idea was partly inspired by an active peer group currently hosted by the Society of Authors (https://www.societyofauthors.org/Groups/Authors-Disabilities-Illnesses-Network). Group agreements that will be open for discussion at the start of the chat: * […]
What’s the Right Paper for Your Book Printing Job?
What’s the Right Paper for Your Book Printing Job?
Choosing the best paper for your book is an often confusing and sometimes overwhelming process that carries big impacts: cosmetic, economic, environmental, and more. Recent changes in the paper market have impacted prices, formats, and schedules. Wondered why paper is so expensive? Or how to evaluate “sustainability” when choosing paper for your project? Which is […]
Kirkpatrick Speaker Series: Making It
Kirkpatrick Speaker Series: Making It
Celebrate the human impulse to create and share tangible objects as Porchlight and Arion Press join forces for an evening of stories, art, music, and demos. Presenters include legendary prop maker Adam Savage, artist and knot evangelist Windy Chien, percussionist William WInant with clarinetist Ben Goldberg, master bookbinder Dominic Riley, comics and zine maker Avy […]
Ignite Your Online Presence: Strategies for Growing Readership, Followers and Engagement
Ignite Your Online Presence: Strategies for Growing Readership, Followers and Engagement
This event is designed to empower writers in building a meaningful online presence. This panel discussion brings together authors and experienced professionals who will delve into strategies for building a branded experience that helps grow readership, increase followers, and maximize engagement on various social media platforms. Attendees will learn how to leverage tools to use […]
BAWiP and PPN picnic
BAWiP and PPN picnic
Bay Area Women in Publishing and PPN will cohost a picnic in August! Come join us to meet in-person and enjoy the weather.