Greetings and Happy Start of Summer, PSBA Members!
Survey Update and Raffle Winners: Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the survey earlier this month. Participation was high--73 of 141 members filled out the survey. This tells the board that our members are engaged in PSBA and you have given us lots of food for thought. We will be reporting the results of the survey in the coming weeks.
Three lucky members were selected in a drawing to receive a packet of book arts materials. Congratulations go to Becky Johnston, Susan Kimmel and Ray Zill!
2022 Members’ Exhibition, Upcoming Dates
June 3: Delivery of Work to Collins Library. Front Entrance of Collins Memorial Library at the University of Puget Sound from 10-3. Directions and additional information is here. Masks are now optional but recommended!
June 11: Opening reception at Collins Library, 2-4pm. Masks are now optional but recommended!
June 15: Artists' Registration: 2022 PSBA Members' Exhibition: Open Case Presentations.
Do you want to share the story behind your book? Register to participate in an open case presentation during the 2022 PSBA Members' Exhibition.
Masks are now optional but recommended!
Open case presentations by the artists are scheduled for:
June 15
June22
June 29
July 6
Each open case presentation will be on Wednesday from 12:00-1:30.
Visit the Exhibition page for additional information.
Look for Registration for Guests and Other Artists Who Wish to Listen to the Presentations to open soon!
June 4: Workshop: Exploring Ways to Get Text on the Page.
Location: Dorothy McCuistion’s Tacoma studio
Instructor: Dorothy McCuistion
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Register here.
Workshop Description: If you’re like me and don’t have access to letterpress, it’s always a dilemma to figure out how to put text in my art books. In this class, we will explore many low-tech ways to get words on the page. We will work on our own and at hands-on stations with a variety of methods ranging from pencil to image transfer to printing. While the instructor has many techniques to teach, participants are invited to bring samples of their own methods to share with the class. By the end of the day, each person will have a set of 10 or more sample cards to use as reference for future projects. A few techniques of binding the cards will be demonstrated.
July 7: Mini-Workshop: Dragon Book Structure
Location: Becky Frehse Studio in Tacoma
Instructor: Debbi Commodore
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration for PSBA Members Opens May 31, 2022
Workshop Description: The dragon book structure, also known as the snake fold is a simplified version of the petal fold used in origami. The seeming simplicity of folded book structures easily lend to creating more complex structures. In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of folding, scoring and folding tools and explore the versatility of this structure.
Sincerely,
Your PSBA Board