About this Event
Instructor: Lex Turnbull
Description: In this four hour course students will learn how to marble paper using a traditional Japanese marbling method called Suminagashi and how to construct three introductory booksforms. The course will cover accordion books as well as the pamphlet stitch and the basics of stab binding. Students will leave the course with three books, hand-marbled paper and the knowledge to make more books on their own.
Concepts Covered:
- Brief history of bookbinding and paper marbling
- Choosing materials
- Bookbinding tools
- Constructing books
Ticket Sales end two days before the event begins.
Please be prepared to supply a contact phone number in case of last minute scheduling changes.
About the Instructor:
Lex Turnbull (they/them) is a southerner who approaches art as a jack-of-all-trades, specializing in books and paper, printmaking, sculpture and everything in between. As an educator, it is their goal to provide students with instructions, resources and the exchange of ideas so that folks feel confident about pursuing independent creative production beyond the walls of a classroom. They have a pretty expansive movie and book collection, but would love to hear what your favorites are (and why).
FAQs
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, email us at [email protected]
Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Yes, please notify us before ticket sales end about any transfer of puchase.
What is the refund policy?
We will refund any ticket requested for any reason up to 7 days before the course date. If possible we will make every effort to transfer tickets to future course dates if contacted more than 24 hours before the course begins. If the class cannot run as scheduled, purchaser will have the option of a full refund or credit towards ta future class.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MASS Collective, 364 Nelson St. SW, Atlanta , United States
USD 112.41
