never mind the press

Summer 2008

Studio Classes

SCHEDULE
We'll explore a variety of techniques, colors, and materials in these one-day workshops. Workshops are scheduled for 9:00am to 12:30pm on the following random weekdays. Each workshop is $85: all materials and use of tools included, unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration required. See below under General Class Information. All levels welcome unless otherwise indicated.
JULY WORKSHOPS

available

July 16 (W): Postcard Tunnel. From found postcards, postcard books, or other postcards from your collection, we will learn how to see in 3D. After cutting several areas of the postcards we will assemble them into a tunnel book. Three types of tunnels will be shown. The more postcards you bring, the more books you can make! We will also look at photo transfers from laserprints or photocopies onto archival paper that can be used for the tunnel books as well. Bring printouts or photos or to copy. Availability: 2 spaces

July 23 (W): Painted Paper and Secret Belgian Binding. This beautiful binding was rediscoverd by Hedi Kyle from a historical structure; the origins are mysterious, but seem to be from Belgium. We will paint paper with acrylic inks, wrap boards and a spine piece, weave the covers, then sew it together with a book block. This is a nice hardcover book that opens completely flat, making it easy to write or draw in. Availability: 2 spaces

Secret Belgian Binding

preview of coming attractions

Painted Paper: Visual Books. I am scheduled to teach four monthly Fall workshops on the following Wednesdays: September 10, October 22, November 19, and December 10 at the San Francisco Center for the Book from 10am to 1pm. Registration and details through the Center should be posted by the end of August.

Studio Workshops. Tentative Fall dates for East Bay studio workshops are on these Mondays: September 22, October 6, October 27, November 3 and possibly two more in December TBA. Possibilities: Crossed Structure variations, Buttonhole variations, Painted Paper and Paul Johnson's "guest book", writer's workshop or form & content connection, and???? These will be posted on this page in August. Requests considered! Registration is through Alisa.

GENERAL 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 five 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: 6/22/08