never mind the press

Winter 2009

Ideas: One-Page Books

Want to make books from a single piece of 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper? You can use any size paper, actually, but they would be good structures for use with Photoshop or Illustrator. Here are some examples from never mind the press. Instructions for making them are in the books listed. Scroll down for links to the books.
Accordion with Tunnel Creating Handmade Books
T-cut Maze
X-Book, Hidden Book or Slit Book and here and here Creating Handmade Books
Check Book or Winged Book This is really made of several square sheets sewn together. Expressive Handmade Books
Simple Accordion or Pants Book Creating Handmade Books, Expressive Handmade Books
Ox-Plow Pamphlet or Shorts Book Expressive Handmade Books

Studio Classes

No Studio Classes are scheduled at this time.

GENERAL STUDIO CLASS INFORMATION

Leave a message at (510) 527-1767 to indicate interest in a class or if you need more information. I will return your call as soon as possible. You may also leave your email address if that is more convenient.
Payment is due one week prior to the session you plan to attend or your space may be given to someone else. Bring a friend! Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment (two or fewer) for a full refund. No refunds after the class has begun. No makeups. All classes are limited to six students. Materials are included in the price, unless otherwise noted.

All classes are held at the never mind the press studio in Albany, CA. Reserve a space by sending a check for the full amount to: Alisa Golden, P.O. Box 8106, Berkeley, CA 94707. Your check will be held until one week before class is due to begin, then it will be deposited, no refunds. Please include your email so I can send you a reminder, give you the address, and let you know if there is anything you should bring.

Consultations: If you have previously taken a class with me in the studio, at the Albany Community Center, San Francisco Center for the Book, SFAI, CCA, or anywhere else, and you would like advice or help/tutoring on a project, please call (510) 527-1767 to schedule a private appointment. Consultations are $100 for the first hour, $50/hour afterwards.

Instructional Books

For reference, try these how-to books: Creating Handmade Books, and Unique Handmade Books and Expressive Handmade Books and Painted Paper: Techniques and Projects for Handmade Books and Cards.

To order from Amazon.com, please use these links. Thanks!

Creating Handmade Books
Unique Handmade Books (out of print)

Expressive Handmade Books

Painted Paper: Techniques & Projects for Handmade Books & Cards
This one focuses on a variety of painting techniques for paper, with one chapter on structures that work well with it.

Other Recommendations

See Lisa Kokin's site for her monthly workshops in the East Bay involving altered books and found materials.
Check out the huge variety of book arts classes at the San Francisco Center for the Book.

Updated: 12/21/08