About

Get introduced to the history of printing and book construction through this workshop and conversation, as instructors share information about early writing practices and implements and showcase how they can be used in book design.

You'll have the opportunity to examine many artifacts and tools, some close to 100 years old, including historic rubber artists stamps, feather quills, drafting tools, and even an early typewriter. You'll create our own bamboo pens and use them to make images to be embellished with gold leaf. You'll see examples of historic books, in addition to a number of reference books that are useful for book artists.

Details

A materials fee, included in the class cost, covers the materials you'll use, including:

• Bamboo
• Gold leaf
• Ink
• Paper
• A wide range of historic writing and bookmaking tools

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.