MONDAY: PAPERMAKING
Children will learn about the history of this art - which dates back nearly two thousand years -- by making their own sheets of paper. After immersing pure cotton fibers in a vat of water, they will learn to make a sheet by catching the pulp on a screen and frame, then will place it onto felts to dry. Students will explore their creativity by adding their choices of natural plant fibers, glitter, or paper confetti to the vat. Instructor: Lynn Gammon

TUESDAY: PASTE PAPER
Students will learn the art of paste paper, decorations used to ornament books since the 16th century. Pigment will be added to transparent paste, creating a “paint” which is brushed onto paper. Students then use a variety of tools, from brushes and sponges to combs, kitchen utensils, and—of course—hands. The process offers the pleasure and free creativity of basic finger painting with the precision of complex designs, producing a decorated sheet of paper which can be used as a book cover, endsheets, or collage elements. Instructor: Darla Hartmann

WEDNESDAY: PRINTMAKING
Participants will be introduced to the art of stone lithography by Charles Criner, the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence. Each student will learn about Charles’ creative process before beginning their own artwork, drawing on their past experiences to create meaningful images. They will then join together, creating designs on a limestone block with a grease pencil, and will learn how to pull the print on the Museum’s 1830’s star-wheel lithography press. Instructor: Charles Criner

THURSDAY: BOOKBINDING
The students will complete their Studio by learning a number of bookbinding techniques and structures. The paper and art created during the earlier sessions will come together in at least three finished artist’s books: a pamphlet, a dos-à-dos (or back-to-back) book, or a chopstick book. Each young artist will choose which papers and prints to include in their masterworks and will have surplus paper to complete more books at home. Instructor: Lee Steiner

ADULT SESSIONS
We are pleased to offer Adult Classes for the 2008 Summer Book Arts Studio. Two sessions (morning and afternoon) will be held the week of July 28-31, following the same Monday through Thursday schedule. The adult sessions will focus on bookmaking techniques, from papermaking to printing, which teachers may take back to their classrooms. The adult sessions are appropriate for primary and secondary school teachers, home school teachers, parents, and any adult interested in the art of the book.

ENROLLMENT FEES
$100 tuition, plus $25 supplies fee
10% off tuition for parents enrolling multiple children (must be family members) or
10% off tuition for Members of the Museum

CALENDAR
Session 1: June 16-19 Apprentice (ages 5-9) 10:00am-12:00 noon
Session 2: June 16-19 Artisan (ages 10-14) 1:00pm-3:30pm
Session 3: June 23-26 Apprentice (ages 5-9) 10:00am-12:00 noon
Session 4: June 23-26 Artisan (ages 10-14) 1:00pm-3:30pm
Session 5: July 14-17 Apprentice (ages 5-9) 10:00am-12:00 noon
Session 6: July 14-17 Artisan (ages 10-14) 1:00pm-3:30pm
Session 7: July 21-24 Apprentice (ages 5-9) 10:00am-12:00 noon
Session 8: July 21-24 Artisan (ages 10-14) 1:00pm-3:30pm
Session 9: July 28-31 Adults/morning 9:30am-12:00 noon
Session 10: July 28-31 Adults/afternoon 1:00pm-3:30pm

REGISTRATION
We accept cancellations of any registration with a seventy-two hour notice. To secure a place in the Studio, payment must be received at the time of enrollment. Children must be accompanied by a guardian or parent to the Museum each day for class, and will not be released from the room until signed out by a listed adult. In addition, a guardian must sign a safety release form for each child involved in the Studio.

Call 713-522-4652 to register today!