The One That Got Away Book Arts by Cristina Hajosy I’m thrilled to present 34 artist’s books and mixed media prints in this solo exhibition. Visual narratives emerge from the marbled papers and embossed prints through the book contours, page sequencing, and rough hand stitching. These conceptual artist’s books come from my ongoing series, Catcher, […]
Read the rest of this post...Free Bookmaking Workshop – Concord Library – September 21
Artist Talk & Free Bookmaking Workshop with Cristina Hajosy Saturday, September 21 1 – 3pm Goodwin Forum, Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA Munroe Gallery, Main Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, MA 1 – 1:30pm We will begin in the Munroe Gallery, with an Artist’s Talk and Hands-on Book Viewing to introduce attendants to […]
Read the rest of this post...Private Bookmaking Workshop – Hand Sewn Artist’s Books with Paste Papers – Sunday, June 26
This all-day workshop takes the bookmaking process from start to finish. Hand-designed papers can be used for all book components, just the covers, just the endpapers, or even just the text block. With unlimited color and texturing choices, Paste Paper is an exciting, easy technique to add to your repertoire.
Read the rest of this post...Experimental Printmaking (and a Book) – Adult Workshop – Brookline Adult & Community Education – Fall 2015
Experimental Printmaking (and a Book) – New Adult Workshop at Brookline Adult & Community Education, 4 Tuesdays from September 29 – October 20, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:00pm Printmaking is a process of creative discovery because one can never be sure of what each print will bring. Often, the more fun you have, the better the artwork becomes. As you create and manipulate a series of images, you will become a better image-maker as you work on composition, texture, mood, process, and outcome Repeating an image or similar motifs or symbols always leads to an interesting collection. Conceptual and abstract ideas find a way to enter the process with this relaxed, fun experiment.
Read the rest of this post...Private Bookmaking Workshop – Japanese Puncture Artist’s Books – Sunday, August 23, 2015
This all-day workshop will explore another beloved book structure, the Japanese Puncture binding. It’s also referred to as a “stab” binding, but I prefer the more formal and elegant title. This technique is especially useful because it joins individual sheets. The sheets can be edited and sequenced by the artist, then bound, resequenced and bound again, and again – verses filling a bound book. A little freedom can spark creativity. This is my favorite artist’s book for visual journals, print collections, photo albums, signature books, and upscale scrapbooking. Private Bookmaking Workshop – Japanese Puncture Artist’s Books – Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 10am to 4pm
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