The Rocky Mountain Chapter has coordinated a series of workshops happening in conjunction with the Open|Set exhibition coming to Denver!
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Flyleaf Techniques - June 29th. 9 am - 4 pm. Taught by Brenda Gallagher.
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Endband Exploration - July 20th. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Taught by Holly D'Oench.
Flyleaf Techniques with Brenda Gallagher
Sunday June 29th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Anderson Academic Commons at DU​​
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The workshop
This one day workshop will begin with viewing several examples of fine bindings with different kinds of flyleaves and a history of the humble flyleaf and its use in bookbinding. Students will sew small sample book blocks to practice several attachment techniques which can be used for multiple signature bindings such as flat back case or fine bindings.
Instruction will cover tipped-on attachment, sewn attachment, hooked endsheet attachment, free fly leaves and flexi-end attachments, in both paper and suede. Students will leave the class with 5 sample books with different flyleaf attachments. None of the samples will be finished books.
Some bookbinding (especially with multiple signature sewing) helpful, but not required.
All materials for the workshop will be provided.
Cost
Members: $125 ($100 + $25 materials fee)
Non-members: $165 ($140 + $25 materials fee)
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​​The instructor
Brenda Gallagher is a graphic designer, book artist, and fine bookbinder living in Niwot, Colorado. She has designed books and magazines professionally for over 25 years and serves on the Boulder Book Arts League board. Brenda enjoys using her experience with professional design to self-publish works with her own illustrations, which she then binds using ancient skills of fine bookbinding. She is an enthusiastic teacher of bookbinding and letterpress printing for students of all ages. Brenda graduated from the American Academy of Bookbinding in 2023 and received her diploma from the Fine Binding Program.
http://www.brendagallagher.com/
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The studio
Anderson Academic Commons, Room 340 (The Loft), 2150 E. Evans, Denver, CO 80210
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Endband Exploration with Holly D'Oench
Sunday July 20th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Anderson Academic Commons at DU​​
Limited to 8 participants
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The workshop
Spend a day exploring the exciting world of endbands! We’ll begin with a brief history of endbands before diving into the creation of "made endbands" using paper and leather then exploring various embellishment techniques. In the second half of the workshop, we’ll focus on two sewn endband styles: bead on the spine and renaissance chevron. We’ll discuss how endbands can enhance the overall design of your book and what to think about when choosing a style.
This workshop is for intermediate binders who have experience with creating sewn endbands or hand sewing. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring optical magnification gear like reading glasses or an optivisor. All materials will be provided.
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Cost
Members: $110 ($100 + $10 materials fee)
Non-members: $150 ($140 + $10 materials fee)
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​​The instructor
Holly is a bookbinder who has an extensive background in fine arts with a specialization in illustration. She transitioned to bookbinding after discovering her passion for the craft and established Black Oak Bindery, where she merges bookbinding with illustration through her hand-drawn cover designs. She is studying at the American Academy of Bookbinding where she is pursuing a Fine Binding diploma.
https://www.blackoakbindery.com/
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The studio
Anderson Academic Commons, Room 340 (The Loft), 2150 E. Evans, Denver, CO 80210
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