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ALTERED BOOKS: 4 APPROACHES Developed for a Friday Night Teen Workshop at Seattle Academy of Fine Art, December 2005 Skills to be Covered Altered
Book & Binding Techniques creating an altered book, Japanese
stab binding, Folio binding, 11 x 17” paper binding, accordion binding,
creating a found object book
WEEK 1: CREATE A NEW BOOK USING AN EXISTING BOOK Class introduction Create a new book using an existing book structure. Show examples of altered books. Demonstrate techniques: cutting pages out, creating windows, adding envelopes, painting cover, creating hidden compartments, and adding outside materials (collage, clip art, Letraset). Present Theme Options Students
have the option of creating a book based on 1 of these 3 themes: Create Students create an altered book. I will consult with students one on one for questions and advice.
Week 2: CREATE A BOOK FROM DRAWINGS Class introduction Present the project: We are going to create books using a theme-based drawing process. Present Theme Options Students
have the option of creating 3 drawings based on 1 of these 3 themes: Create Drawings Each drawing should be different. For example the drawings might be different in size, use of materials/media, non-objective/abstract/realistic, or different interpretations of the theme. Maybe some have color, writing, are drawn in a clean diagram like manner, an expressive mark making manner, etc. Create Book Pages After the students are done with the drawings, they are going to decide on a size for the book. Students create a template stencil for their book pages using cardboard. Students identify pages in their drawings (through cropping and creating a new composition). Students cut their book pages from their drawings using a ruler and scissors or exacto knife. Narrative & pacing are emphasized while students select and lay out their book. Bind Book After the book is arranged, students bind their book using a Japanese stab binding. I will demonstrate this traditional bookbinding technique. Students bind and finish their book.
WEEK 3: ZINES, DIY & SELF-PUBLISHING Class introduction During this workshop, we will discuss zines, learn 3 binding techniques, and create 3 zines. Discussion: Zines, History & Ideas What exactly is a zine? What is the history of zines and self-publishing? Examples of different zines and handmade books are shown and shared. Students share and discuss the different subject matter of zines. We create a brainstorm web of ideas. Binding #1: Folio Stitch Binding Students
learn a very basic bookbinders stitch to create a folio book. The pages
of a small zine about the history of zines & zine resources in Seattle
are handed out and used to create a practice book. Binding #2: 11 x 17" Paper Book Students create an eight page booklet using only one sheet of 11 x 17 inch paper and one cut. Students can reference the topic they used in the previous zine or select a different topic for this zine. Students create a second zine (through writing, drawing & collage). Binding #3: Accordion Binding Students learn accordion method binding. Craftsmanship techniques are demonstrated: scoring, folding, and gluing. Students can reference the topic they used in the previous zine or select a different topic for this zine. Students create a third zine (through writing, drawing & collage).
WEEK 4: BOOKS & FOUND OBJECTS Class introduction Present the project: creating a book from a combination of found objects and art materials. Examples of artist books are shown (match-books, books with boxes, altered book structures, books with packaging). Demonstrate techniques for manipulating a variety of materials to achieve your vision. Emphasize how designing a structure can reinforce the theme of a book. Present Theme Options Students
have the option of creating a book based on one of these 3 themes: Create Students
create a book from found objects & art materials. I will consult with
students one on one for questions and advice. |
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