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Handmade & Bound Nashville 2013 – October 4 & 5, 2013

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Why a Beautiful Book? Selections from the Wilson Limited Editions Collection

Opening day lunch and learn with Carol Grossman
Nashville Public Library, Main Library Art Gallery, first floor

This exhibit highlights the history and artistry of Limited Editions Club books from the Wilson Limited Editions Collection. It includes books illustrated by Matisse and Picasso, as well as more contemporary publications.

Sign up for an opening day lunch and learn with LEC expert Carol Grossman, Saturday June 30 11:30 am to 1:oo pm. Email Liz Coleman to register: elizabeth.coleman@nashville.gov

Exhibit runs June 30 to December 30.

July 21, 2012
Zine Day!
Nashville Public Library – Main
Description: Celebrate International Zine Day by making your own zine!

August 18-19, 2012 ~ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm both days  *please note, this is a 2 day workshop
Ethiopian Binding on Wooden Boards
Instructor: Jennifer Knowles-McQuistion
Lab Fee: $150.00
Limit: 6 students
PlateTone Printshop
Course Description:The Ethiopian Binding was developed as early as the fourth century & continues to be used in artisan books today. Using a variety of manual and power tools, participants will drill, shape, and smooth wooden book covers. Stained paper will be used for pages. Finishing includes sealing the wooden covers with milk paint and a coating of wax as well as adding a leather closure.
Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome: beginners, intermediate book artists, and advanced book artists will all find this class challenging. * this workshop runs in conjunction with Ms. Knowles-McQuistion’s August exhibition at Blend Studios in Nashville’s Arcade.
To Register for Ethiopian Binding on Wooden Boards, contact Jennifer at browndogbindery@gmail.com

September 15, 2012 ~ 1:00pm – 4:00 pm
Reduce-Reuse-Re-purpose: Journal from not-quite-scratch
Instructor: Annie Herlocker
Lab Fee: $35.00
Limit: 6
Plate Tone Printshop
Course Description: We will fashion a brand new journal using the cover of an existing book. Using a simple French-web stitch we will sew together a brand new text block to insert into our re-purposed covers.  Paper and a selection of book covers will be provided, but participants are encouraged to scour thrift stores and bring in books with interesting covers to re-use. Also, participants are encouraged to bring in unique sheets of paper to use as text paper and endsheets. An array of
textures and papers makes for a truly unique notebook! All shapes and sizes of paper can be used regardless of the size of the cover. The notebook paper provided will be for book covers no larger than about 8″ x 6″–or the size of an average hardback novel.
Skill Level: Open to all levels
To Register for Reduce Reuse Re-purpose, Conact Annie Herlocker, paperrevivialpress@gmail.com

October 4, 2012 ~ 9:00 am – 4:00pm
Handmade & Bound Nashville’s Community Book Sculpture
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
Join local book artists and book enthusiasts in a community book sculpture project. Volunteers welcome to sort books, participate in the construction of the sculpture {power tool tutorial available} or just cheer on the busy worker bees as we build a spiral staircase filled with book people. The sculpture will be on display at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film throughout the month of October. This is your opportunity to participate in a public work of art! This is a walk up event, come by anytime during the day.
Skill Level: Open to all levels

October 5, 2012 ~ 7:00pm
Handmade & Bound Nashville: Familiar Relics Opening Reception
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
Join us for the opening reception of Handmade & Bound Nashville’s second artists’ book exhibit, Familiar Relics. Refreshments will be flowing and the musical guest will be quirky and lovable.

October 6, 2012 ~ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Handmade & Bound Nashville Festival
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
Vendors, Demonstrations, Food and Live Entertainment all for free! Come by and learn all about independent publishing, book arts, letterpress, printmaking, paper making, zines, and all things book. All ages event. Lots of kid friendly fun.

October 19, 2012 ~ 7:00 pm
Handmade & Bound Nashville: Familiar Relics Closing Reception & Guest Panel
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
Join us for the farewell to Familiar Relics as we hear from local publishers, electronic media artists, bookbinders/conservators, and book artists as our panel discusses the future of the book in the face of new technologies. Questions encouraged! Join us for a meet and greet with the panel before the talk.

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For more info on Handmade & Bound Nashville: Caroline Davis = cdavis@watkins.edu