Printmaking accordion book making

This is an intensive twoday workshop on the traditional japanese art of scroll making and accordion book making. If your book has a different number of pages, you will need to adjust the length of the paper and the number of folds accordingly. How to make an accordion spine adapted from nikki smiths technique in cloth paper scissors pages 2012 note. Printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing, commonly on paper. Printmakinginspired adobe illustrator accordion books. Kbac is located in downtown kalamazoo in the historic park trades center. Creative story writing is a great way to recharge students inspiration when they may otherwise feel stuck with how to begin a story. Bfa, painting, school of visual arts, new york, ny. We talked about how each story is a heros journey with a quest and obstacles to overcome along the journey, then we created accordion book plot diagrams.

This project is, perhaps, a bit more involved than those of weeks past, but it allows me to introduce a few additional basic materials found in every book artists studio and a handy technique or two. This week, well put aside the needle and thread and explore a book constructed without a single stitch. The hardest part is usually finding a piece of paper long enough to fold into. It was just accepted to 23 sandy gallerys show titled built. I would love to do a book making demo, perhaps a quick nonadhesive accordion or other quick structure that would be interesting to folks. Printed on indigo printers, the highest quality digital press printing technology available. A threaddrawn image, selected for the flow of line, centers this page. Create a photo album perfect for your instagram prints. Printmaking techniques monoprinting, drypoint, or relief are accessible, expressive and ideal for communicating ideas. Sep 06, 2011 ruth bleakley is a very talented book binder. Book artist and teacher erin zamrzla will show you how to make an accordion notebook, a flutter book, and a hardcover book without sewing a single stitch. Printmaking facilities bfa fine arts department sva nyc. The accordion concertina is a versatile and elegant book structure useful if you desire a flat book or one that can be opened at its entirety. Please share what you do or add to the book to make it unique.

Time line of babys firsts make a small journal with accordionfold pages to hold photographs of your babys firsts. The different areas of printmaking developed over 100s of years, each with its own qualities and strengths. Even when teaching digital design, its a good idea to give students exposure to. Contemporary printmaking sapling original art from paula zinsmeister printmaking is the process of making artworks by printing, commonly on paper. I play the accordion and couldnt pass up the opportunity presented by the visual pun, but the real purpose for making the book was to address a point of confusion among. Delve into the world of linocut and learn all about this amazing form of printing. Flip the whole thing over and fold back the single flap back to meet the edge of the fold on the left. How to make fabric accordion books cloth paper scissors.

Glue the cardboard into the center of the scrapbook paper. I also dont use the proper terminology in explanations. The book is created using derwent inktense pencils. Education mfa, printmaking, savannah college of art and design, atlanta, ga. Living close to the canadian rockies, this led to talking about bears and hibernation. The first day and a half will be spent in playful experimentation creating and. This is a double accordion book i recently completed. Our hardcover mini accordionfold photo books are perfect for use as a tiny folio or brag book. Review the vocabulary and give an overview of the different types of painting, printmaking, and mark making. Zea mays printmaking is proud to feature work by the following artists during the editionsartists book fair in new york, october 2427, 2019 at the new location at the caldwell factory in chelsea. Lt in the uk inquired about some of the accordion book processes and i thought it was a great time to reexplore a past book design. These pencils are applied in the same way as a colored pencil and can remain dry but water can also be added to blend the ink making.

There is also a plate making darkroom as well as a computer classroom. Matchbox, exhibition of work great idea for creating a matchbox art gallery the matchbox collection matchbox books. The accordion book is composed of a continuous folded sheet of paper and is often enclosed between two covers. Learn to experiment with blending techniques, additive and reductive methods, collage and creating textures with gelli plates.

Over the past few weeks, weve dipped our toes into the world of bookbinding. The printmaking program provides a complete studio experience leading to the ba, bfa, or mfa degree in studio art with regular courses in intaglio, lithography, relief, monotype, bookpapermaking, and screen print. If your book has a different number of pages, you will need to adjust the length of the paper. A blank book with one page for each guest can serve as an autograph book. Mar 21, 2008 susan kapuscinski gaylord teaches you how to make an accordion book. Children are naturally creative and eager to work collaboratively when given an inspiring project prompt. Variations of the accordion book saturday, august 10, 2019 from 9 am 2 pm.

Accordion books have a rich history around the world. With erins stepbystep instruction and minimal materials required, you will be able to create beautiful and easy books to art journal or house your favorite photos, sketches, and more. Editionsartists book fair 2019 zea mays printmaking. After the students have visited the museum, introduce the project. Apr 21, 2018 this pin was discovered by marji waller thompson. See more ideas about accordion book, book making and book art. Ruth originally made these tiny books as gifts for her advanced bookmaking students after a particularly challenging project, but you dont have to learn coptic stitch to try it out for yourself. I really like this as an alternate way of making a book and phil sent me the snopsis and an excerpt from a local recipe book that he thinks will end up being printed on postcards. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See more ideas about accordion book, handmade books and book making. We encourage our students to work with the entire printmaking. It was invented to accommodate scrolls that had become unmanageable because of their size and length. This diy accordion photo book is perfect for journaling travel or any adventure.

Printmaking covers solitary the technique of making prints in imitation of an aspect 25 cool printmaking ideas for kids craftwhack art lots of really cool printmaking ideas leads to a really cool art. Susan kapuscinski gaylord teaches you how to make an accordion book. At the kalamazoo book arts center, we love sharing our knowledge of traditional arts like papermaking, printmaking, book binding, letterpress, creative writing, paper marbling, calligraphy and more. It has the appearance of a japanese stab binding but opens flat, making it perfect as a journal or sketchbook. Printmaking covers solitary the technique of making prints taking into consideration an aspect determine additional information on modern abstract art face. Along with classes and workshops in printmaking, paper making, and book binding with a letter press, kbac also hosts nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and writers. Students will also have the option of assembling their monotypes into a gallery ready accordion book. All the main processes of printmaking are all still in use by artists today and are constantly being rediscovered and updated to include new technologies. How to make an accordion book bookbinding tutorial by. After mastering a fivehole pamphlet stitch and japanese fourhole binding, its time to tackle the final introductory process. Follow lauras tutorial below to learn how to create your own fabric accordion books. Jun 12, 2018 these accordionstyle books combine screenprinted fabric and photos with stitching, embellishments, and more mixedmedia goodnessand the result is absolutely incredible.

Jul 09, 2012 how to make an accordion spine adapted from nikki smiths technique in cloth paper scissors pages 2012 note. Jan 26, 2019 im so excited about these printmaking inspired accordion books. You may want to press the accordion under something heavy like another book for a few minutes. Participants can expect to complete the course with two structures of approx. Have you made accordion books with your kids or students before. Accordion book directions with bonus cat last spring i did some accordion book making with kids as part of a writing workshop i taught at the kamloops young authors conference. Created in the 1980s by belgian bookbinder anne goy who calls it the crisscross binding, this nonadhesive binding has a dynamic woven pattern of thread across the covers and spine. Now that you have cut your pages the width of each page will be measured.

Available in rectangular or square formats, with 10 image panels and a photo or fabricwrapped cover. A5 size, both a clothcovered scroll and a clothcovered accordion book to take home. Before we even call our pages pages we must first cut them. Working with one of the most durable book forms, the accordion fold, we will add expanded spines to make room for 3d inclusions and also discuss sewing paper and fabric into the structure of our books. Helping children structure their words and drawings, first on story boards, then in a final handmade book is one way to get everyone. Photos can be showcased as panoramic multipanel spreads, or a series of photos sidebyside. Explore techniques used to carve a relief image, learn how to fold an accordion book, and walk away with a book of your own making to be filled with whatever you desire.

Triangle accordion book tutorial sticks, stones, and paper. This guide shows the simple steps for making an accordion book. These accordionstyle books combine screenprinted fabric and photos with stitching, embellishments, and more mixedmedia goodnessand the result is absolutely incredible. We like to think that our passion is contagious so give something new a try or refresh your own knowledge or come play at our open studio session. How to make a concertina book new updated 7916 with new photos i made a new book using my printable shibori patterns kit as the photos on the old article were looking a bit small and dark i must have learnt more about taking and editing photos since then.

Discuss exemplary work from modern artists like sam francis and past student work. Make an accordion book with the childs name or happy birthday written large across the pages and have the guests sign around it. This channel showcases recent art projects in various media. Mar 26, 2020 kbac is located in downtown kalamazoo in the historic park trades center. Even when teaching digital design, its a good idea to give students exposure to handson studio procedures and media.

How to make a accordion fold mini scrapbook album craft tutorial duration. We were given two pieces of book board and two pieces of book cloth to fashion some covers. Save wrapping paper and cards and take some photos to make a memory book after the birthday. Participants will make a photo album, a photo album with additional pages, a travel journal, a squash book, plus some additional ones as time permits.

A small journal with accordionfold pages holds a photographic time line of babys firsts. Bring old prints, small bits of junk and your very large imagination. Im so excited about these printmaking inspired accordion books. The book would use the accordion keyboards as covers, and the bellows would be cut along the vertical ends so that when pulled open it would look like a real accordion book.

Nonadhesive, experimental structures will be covered such as accordion, concertina, piano hinge and koptic binding as well as case binding, box making and slip cases. How to make a accordion fold mini album crafts with paper tutorial duration. How to bind a book with an accordion fold spine cloth paper. Accordion book sue brown printmaker i love layers and textures in book making, would love to see this from some other angles sue brown printmaker. Welcome to colophon book arts supply the shop is open, have a look around. Accordion books three ways with erin zamrzla video download. The nature of the process allows students to work in a spontaneous manner doing gestural images and textured surfaces. The artists book printmaking meets the accordion book. They were also the book form of the aztecs and maya in mexico and central america. There are plenty of fantastic tutorials available online if youve never made an accordion book before. Next, slip a piece of scrap paper behind the first page and put several lines of glue striping outward on the paper. Printmakers open forum llc printcamp2019 session 12. Introduction to traditional and nontraditional skills in bookbinding. Luckily, her tutorial for making these beautiful mini accordion books is simple enough even for the uninitiated.

Making art with children is generously sponsored by the. Have fun gather your supplies fold the long piece of paper in half. See more ideas about printmaking, concertina book and accordion book. They are made in many parts of asia, including china, japan, korea, thailand, india, and burma. Another book contains pockets that can hold handwritten notes for your little one. Sep 12, 2014 accordion book directions with bonus cat last spring i did some accordion book making with kids as part of a writing workshop i taught at the kamloops young authors conference. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Book arts the secret belgian binding adrienne gale. In addition to being a fast means to story making, accordion book making is also a great way to learn about the 12 and 14 and even 18 fractions. Im not a real book artist but have fun creating them from time to time. We encourage our students to work with the entire printmaking toolbox, from traditional to digital processes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These pencils are applied in the same way as a colored pencil and can remain dry but water can also be added to blend the ink making it permanent. We were talking about winter coming and what changes that brings about. Books from debris with richard turnbull zea mays printmaking. Nov 14, 2008 here is a book i created with my own kids. I like accordion books because you can stand them up and view all the pages at once.