Week of Events
Introduction to Modern Type Design
with Kel Troughton Design your own original typeface in 10 weeks! During this 10-week online course (meeting on Monday evenings from October 2-December 11—no meeting on November 20), you will create your own original typefaces as you gain an understanding of the methodologies and software used to produce high-quality digital type. The primary goal of […]
Open Set 2025 Competition & Exhibition
The OPEN • SET 2025 Competition & Exhibition is an event in the United States featuring finely crafted bookbindings. Sponsored by the American Academy of Bookbinding, it is designed to encourage both new binders and professionals and is open to binders around the world. We invite you to participate!
Artistry in Motion: Learn Calligraphic Flourishing with Katie Leavens
Learn to bring a splash of 17th century style flourishing to your letters in this dynamic 4-week workshop. Calligraphic flourishing is the art of embellishing writing—the accessories to calligraphy's outfit. This class covers pointed pen flourishing from the 17th century to present. Students will learn modern flourishing design rules, use them to analyze historical examples, […]
Putting Pencil to Pixel
with Angy Che Unlock the power of the iPad to create dynamic, polished, and punchy lettering pieces. No previous Procreate or lettering experience needed. In this four week workshop (Thursdays, starting on October 19), participants will learn how to bring words to life through the art of lettering. Although we'll use the iPad and Apple […]
Fundamentals of Half-Leather Binding
At the American Academy of Bookbinding Taught by Peter Geraty This core course teaches advanced book forwarding and leather paring in the production of a traditional laced-in board binding structure. You will come away from this class with one or two finished books and gain an in-depth understanding of fine binding techniques. This course is […]
Fundamentals of Half-Leather Binding
Instructor: Peter Geraty This core course teaches advanced book forwarding and leather paring in the production of a traditional laced-in board binding structure. You will come away from this class with one or two finished books and gain an in-depth understanding of fine binding techniques. This course is the perfect introduction to the Fundamentals […]
Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair
"Free event to meet children's book authors, illustrators, publishers" The Bay Area Kids Book Fair East Bay Edition is a free event that features authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, and educational programs. Attendees can meet Elephant & Piggie, The Rainbow Fish, and Llama Llama. There will also be storytelling sessions by authors and doctors from sponsor […]
The Poison Book Project: Arsenic & Other Heavy Metals in 19th-C. Bookbinding
The Poison Book Project: Arsenic & Other Heavy Metals in 19th-C. Bookbinding
The Poison Book Project investigates potentially toxic pigments used in the manufacture of Victorian-era bookcloth. Lead scientist Dr. Rosie Grayburn will situate the use of English bookcloth colored with highly poisonous emerald green pigment and other toxic pigments within a broader historical context; recommend safe handling and storage practices for emerald green bookbindings; and report […]
From Gutenberg to the Gallery: Five Decades of Print and Book Art
From Gutenberg to the Gallery: Five Decades of Print and Book Art
with Harry Reese Join us for an engaging lecture by Harry Reese, the 2023 Lieberman Lecturer. In The Gutenberg Galaxy (1962), Marshall McLuhan argued that significant changes in technology would generate massive cultural transformations that will permanently alter the form and function of the book. Fundamentals of bookmaking have not changed much since the contributions […]
How to Take Your Book to the Worldwide Translation Rights Market
How to Take Your Book to the Worldwide Translation Rights Market
An indie author’s guide to selling international rights for their books This presentation will teach indie authors all you need about elevating your books to the worldwide stage, including how international rights work, what to expect from a rights contract, and how to showcase your books to rights buyers worldwide. Key Takeaways include: Learn […]
Sacramento Latino Book & Family Festival 2023
Sacramento Latino Book & Family Festival 2023
Over 100 Exhibitors Más de 100 expositores Get autographed books Firma de libros por los autores Bilingual activities & Workshops Actividades y talleres bilingües Health, education, financial empowerment Salud, educación, empoderamiento financiero