Explore a wide variety of bookmaking projects this winter in the Kirk Newman Art School that involve folding, stitching, collage work, drawing, and printmaking. These project-based workshops are designed to allow you to choose the bookmaking methods that appeal to you. Choose among one, several, or all bookmaking forms and methods in these self-contained workshops. No experience required.

(E) Bookmaking: Folded Photo Images

Design cut-and-fold books using printed photographs of your choice combined with decorative paper covers.

Deborah Mattson and Mary Whalen

Tue (2-day) 3/11-3/18  2-4:30pm

Printmaking Studio  $80 / Members: $60

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In this one-day workshop, students will learn the basics of how to create a simple black-and-white print edition using watercolors and traditional Japanese tools and techniques. Through demonstrations, individual guided support, group feedback, and studio time, students will learn about this timeless process and how it is perfect for making art at home. All materials are non-toxic, clean-up is fast and easy, and prints dry instantly. 

Charles Coates

Sat (1-day)  4/12  9am-4pm

Print Studio   $115 / Members: $95

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In this one-day workshop, participants will create a cohesive series of one-of-a-kind prints by making stencils, drawing, and applying watercolors directly onto vellum plates, then print them onto Japanese and Western papers with the etching press. You'll learn how to build up layers of texture and visual interest by printing multiple plates at once, in addition to blending colors, overlapping stencils, and incorporating collage elements to achieve a range of dynamic effects.

Charles Coates

Sat (1-day) 5/17    9am-4pm

Print Studio   $115 / Members: $95

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COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP WITH THE KALAMAZOO BOOK ARTS CENTER

HAIKU ILLUSTRATION AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING

Create an edition of prints that combine the printed text of a favorite haiku or short poem with a block-print illustration. The class will begin at the Kirk Newman Art School where students will plan and print an image to correspond with their selected text using traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques. Completed prints will then be taken to the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center where students will learn the basics of setting metal type and will then apply these skills to hand-set their Haiku in a typeface of their choice. After setting and proofing your Haiku, students will make prints on a Vandercook press. At the end of the class, participants will put their type away while the prints dry. This collaborative workshop is an amazing way to learn the processes that go into combining text and illustration.Note: Participants will be handling lead with protective gloves.

At the Kirk Newman Art School: 6/11 & 6/18 / At the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center: 6/25 

Charles Coates & Katie Platte 

Wed (3 wks) 6/11-6/25 6:30-9pm

Printmaking Studio $135 / Members: $115

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A mandala is a circular abstract design meant to encourage introspection and meditation. In this class participants will learn about mandala design and make a drypoint version of their own on a recycled CD. This will be used to learn various types of intaglio printing in single and multiple colors. This workshop is a great introduction to intaglio printmaking and abstract design. Bring your own design ideas (some will be provided also) and lunch, snacks, and drink.

Deborah Mattson

Sat (1-day) 10/4  9am-4pm

Print Studio  $115 / Members: $95

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