Introducing Book Art: Where Structure and Content Converge

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Introducing Book Art: Where Structure and Content Converge

Join book artist Lyall Harris – July 8th & 9th, 2023 Explore a range of simple folded and bound structures in this introductory workshop!

By Virginia Humanities

When and where

Date and time

July 8 · 10am - July 9 · 4pm EDT

Location

Virginia Center for the Book Jefferson School City Center 233 4th Street NW Charlottesville, VA 22903

Refund Policy

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About this event

  • 1 day 6 hours
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Introducing Book Art: Where Structure and Content Converge

Join book artist Lyall Harris for this two-day session – July 8th & 9th, 2023

In this introductory book art workshop, we will explore a range of simple folded and bound structures, including single-sheet structures and a 4-pocket folded structure with a sewn signature. As we consider the relationship between subject and form, we will experiment with visual and written content. Participants will complete the workshop with several models and one or more finished book structures.

Please bring writing paper (a journal or notebook), pencil or pen, additional papers (optional), any image-making materials (all optional), such as ink, paint, brushes, stencil paper, soft linoleum to carve, Gelli plates, etc., and (optional) an apron, gloves.

Provided: paper for all structures, bone folders, glue, thread, needles, cutting mats, metal rulers, small utility knives, carving tools for soft linoleum, and brayers.

Introducing Book Art – Registration Details

  • Instructor: Lyall Harris
  • Schedule: Two Consecutive Classes – Saturday and Sunday – July 8 & 9, 2023 (10 AM – 4 PM)
  • Location: Virginia Center for the Book (map: Jefferson School City Center)
  • Registration Fee: $220 members/$250 non-members (course fees include materials)
  • **UVa Education Benefit Eligible, non-degree certification class #070823 (must use the non-member price).
  • Additional course information contact: gsqueen@virginia.edu
  • Virginia Center for the Book webpage

COVID Vaccination and Masking Policy:

It is the Virginia Center for the Book’s expectation that all program participants will be fully vaccinated and boosted.

Evolving CDC and UVA COVID guidelines may require that participants be masked if working close to others. (bring your masks)

Should public health guidelines change, and new norms be applicable, we reserve the right to revisit the expectations in the interest of participant health and safety.

Online Registration: Course fees must be paid to complete your registration.

About the organizer

Organized by
Virginia Humanities

Virginia Humanities is the state humanities council. We’re headquartered in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia, but we serve the entire state.

We aim to share the stories of all Virginians—or, better yet, find ways for people to share their own stories. We want Virginians to connect with their history and culture and, in doing that, we hope we’ll all get to know each other a little better.