Artist Book Forms (1 Session)
Adult Workshop | Available
Come learn some playful book structures in this fun one-day workshop. We will be looking at books as artworks themselves. We will cover the basic hand skills of cutting, folding, and gluing various materials. We will also go over book anatomy, and sources for materials/tools.
Your studio fee includes many of the expendable supplies. There are some tools and supplies you will need, see below.
- Pencil
- White eraser
- Metal ruler (some available in the studio for use)
- Scissors (some available in the studio for use)
- Olfa cutting knife or X-acto with extra blades
- Bone folder
- Self-healing Cutting Mat (some available in the studio for use)
- Binder clips – at least two medium-sized
- Glue stick or Double stick tape
- Triangle (not 100% necessary, but it can really help)
Recommended Supplies (this is where you can make the most artistic choices):
- Cardstock- get colors or patterns that will add to the dynamics of your books
- Any special decorative paper you'd like to use
- Any collage materials you'd like to use
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Valeria Kremser
Valeria Kremser is a bookbinder, artist, and educator, born and raised in Philadelphia. She works in book conservation at the University of Pennsylvania and teaches children and adults all over Philadelphia and surrounding areas. She is one of the co-chairs of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers, and in her free time, she makes and collects miniature books.
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