On the Sunday, this workshop will cover two (or more if we have time) formats adapted from historical bindings which allow for the creation of multi-section books. Decorative spine sewings, as well as a format appropriate for use as albums with inserted contents will be constructed. Once again, we will make a number of blank books. This day will follow well from the skills covered on the Introduction day.
The first workshop, Introduction to Basic Bookbinding, will be held on Saturday July 6.
These workshops will be relaxed and fun, with a maximum of 8 participants and are appropriate for those unfamiliar with hand binding as well as those who would like to expand their knowledge of making folded and sewn book formats without adhesives. All materials will be provided. Bring a notebook, pencils, utility knife and cutting mat if you have one. It doesn't take much. We will take a break for lunch.
Beginner + Intermediate Friendly | Ages 15-100+ (participants must be safe to use a knife)
Registration
$90 per workshop day | Registration Link
About the Instructor
Peter Sramek is a fine art photographer and book artist, living in South Frontenac. As professor in the Faculty of Art at OCAD University (now emeritus) he has taught photography, photo book design and hand bookbinding for many years. His interest in sequencing images brought him to the book form and love of working with materials to making small editions by hand. His dedication to community practice led to his involvements in the formation of Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography in Toronto, the International Art Collaboration Network (INTACnet.org) and now the Shibagau Creek Forest Farmstead Centre in Tamworth. (scff.ca). The book Modelling International Collaboration in Art Education (Intellect Books UK) comes out this month, available from intellectbooks.com and University of Chicago Press. His handmade book works are represented by Robert Wright Books, Tamworth.
IG: @sramek.art