Workshops, lectures and exhibtions in support of the U.'s Book Arts Program

WORKSHOPS

"Finding Art in the Ordinary: A Book of Drawings"

Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

For people of all levels of drawing. Participants will sew a multisection book of paper and fill it with their drawings for a one-of-a-kind handmade book.

Instructors: Marie and Carl Dern, California

Place: Book Arts Studio, Marriott Library, level 1

Workshop fee: $150; materials fee: $25

For more information call Jen at 585-9191 or jen.sorenson@utah.edu

"Construction & Content: Distinctly Different Books"

Thursday, April 19, from 5-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, April 19-21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Beginning and experienced book artists will construct five distinctly different books with content.

Instructor: Faye Maxfield, Utah

Place: Book Arts Studio, Marriott Library, level 1

For more information, contact Judy Sommerfeldt at 226-1680 or judithsommerfeldt@comcast.net

"Means to an End: A Binder's Box of Recipes"

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Investigate the structural and aesthetic purposes for finishing a textblock with an endband. Leave with a recipe box of sample cards, diagrams and sewn endbands.

Instructor: Pamela Barrios, Utah

Place: Book Arts Studio, Marriott Library, level 1

Workshop fee: $45; materials: $15

For more information call Jen at 585-9191 or jen.sorenson@utah.edu

"Medieval Metal, Modern Models"

Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Incorporating religious icons of Medieval and Renaissance Europe, construct wooden triptychs featuring imagery printed on fabric. Learn metal-working techniques for hinging.

Instructor: Peter Madden, Massachusetts

Place: Art Building, University of Utah, Room 273

For more information contact Marnie Powers-Torrey at 585-9191 or marnie.torrey@utah.edu

"Making Movable Books in the Classroom"

Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.