We are excited to introduce 3 new Lone Star Chapter officers. Janet Reynolds is a book artist and adjunct professor. She creates unique artist books and beautiful decorative papers. Jess Snow is freelance printmaker, educator, and all-around maker. She primarily works with rescued vintage letterpress equipment. Both Janet and Jess are based in Houston, Tx... Continue Reading →
The 8th annual Valentine’s Print Exchange participants mailed out their interpretation on our theme, Deep in the Heart. This year the prints are inspired by the song, “Deep in the Heart of Texas”. Select a gallery image to view an enlargement. Enjoy! Jess Snow Valentine Print Cover Jess Snow Valentine Print Unfolded Janet Reynolds Valentine Print... Continue Reading →
COMPETITION BOOK - New Borders: The Working Life of Elizabeth Friedlander by Pauline Paucker Elizabeth Friedlander (1903-1984) was one of the most successful female typographers and graphic designers of the last century. Born in Germany, she studied design, calligraphy and typography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin. Her work as a graphic designer doing titling... Continue Reading →
February 10, 2024 10am to 5pm Everyone is invited to attend the - FREE of charge - Open House and Book Lovers Book Sale at Austin Book Arts Center 5501 N. Lamar Blvd. Ste C-125 Austin, Texas 78751 512-417-5845 Demonstrations, Learn to Print a greeting card - For more information: Austin Book Arts Center... Continue Reading →
“A conservator of books does restoration on old books,” Kubic said. “I’ve done a couple of things here for Southwestern. It is tedious, but it’s kind of cool to do that kind of thing and you get to see what a book really looks like and how it’s held together.”
Books in sheets: 8 titles plus ruled or griddedLaser printed onto 70 lb text weight. Offered by Karen Hanmer Details here: https://karenhanmer.com/gallery/teaching/books-in-sheets Karen Hanmer Book in Sheets title Titles The Compleat Angler, a meditation on nature, friendship, and of course fish and fishing. First published in 1653, it remains among the most reprinted English language books.... Continue Reading →
Leather Binding Techniques: half binding over false raised bands online workshopApril 9-June 11, 2024 | Tuesdays | 10 sessionsRegistration and more information:https://karenhanmer.com/gallery/p/half-leather-false-bandsIn this workshop, students will further develop their binding and leather-working expertise. New skills introduced: the addition of false raised bands to a hollow back, and paring and placement of leather corners or fore edge... Continue Reading →
Theme: Deep In The Heart Merriam-Webster defines this idiom as: in a way that is very complete, extreme, or strongly felt. What do these words mean to you? Are you humming the song as you read this? Show your heart by exchanging valentines with fellow members. Each participant will create an edition of no more... Continue Reading →
LAST CALL! Registration deadline midnight Friday December 1 Two Wednesdays, December 6 and 13, 2023 with Karen Hanmer online through the Minnesota Center for Book Arts Registration here: https://www.mnbookarts.org/rough-and-tumble-flexible-notebook/ More traditionally called a “limp paper case,” this binding has its origins in the limp parchment cases of antiquity. This contemporary version is flexible enough to read on the beach or in... Continue Reading →
Online Workshop with Karen Hanmer DATE: December 7, 2003 | Thursday | 1 session TIME: 6-8:00 pm Eastern Time / 5-7:00 Central / 4-6:00 Mountain / 3-5:00 Pacific The Double Pamphlet with Tipped Wrapper is a satisfying solution for a two-section text block. The signatures are sewn back-to back with a single pamphlet stitch. A... Continue Reading →
GUILD OF BOOKWORKERS | LONE STAR CHAPTER 