Western New York Book Arts Center Events

Thursday September 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Letterpress Printing Basics Workshop

Hands-on letterpress printing basics workshop – art class in the Book Arts Studio! Learn the ins & outs of letterpress printing. Peruse our collection of vintage metal & wood type, images (cuts) and ornaments to create a truly unique card or poster. Participants will learn the basics of hand setting type and building simple sound designs, paper prep & press set-up and, of course, printing on our Vandercook presses. Each participant will finish the class with a uniquely designed hand-printed poster or set of greeting cards. Please note the class is geared towards an understanding of the craft process, and while personalized creations will be made, the designs will be simple in nature in order to dedicate enough time to designing, typesetting, forme building, printing and press operation, and materials/clean up. By successfully completing this Letterpress Basics class, participants gain the necessary skills to work independently in our Letterpress Studio and become eligible to book Open Studios. Open Studio is available for Book Arts Members only–become a Member here. Class is limited to 2 participants for quality of instruction. If there is only one spot left, and you’re interested in signing up two people, please contact us to arrange for a private booking. This is a three-part class, and participants must attend all 3 dates noted in the registration form.The final class may run until 8:30/9pm.Cost: $200, $185 Members REGISTER HERE for the workshopFill out my LGL Form! Things to Note:• Makers of all skill levels are welcome. This class is suitable for ages sixteen+.• All necessary tools and materials needed to participate are provided.• Completed Letterpress Basics projects will be one layer/color as a folded or flat 5″x7″ (approx.) greeting card or print up to 11″x17″ in a maximum edition of approx. 20 prints (number of copies)• Letterpress Class size is limited to 2 participants to ensure quality of instruction. We will keep a wait list. In the event the class is sold out, please email [email protected] to be put on the waitlist, or notified of the next open class.•Participants are required to sign a waiver upon arrival to class to participate in the Studio Workshop. Any questions about the class please email [email protected] ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST: JAMESON ALEAJameson Alea (they/he) is an artist and poet whose work is informed by their interests in history, magic, and alchemy. They were born and raised in the Buffalo area and graduated from Canisius College with a degree in digital art and computer science, which led them to a career as a software engineer, public speaker and podcast producer. Nevertheless, Jamey remains passionate about art, working in various mediums, but particularly letterpress. They completed a studio residency at Book Arts in early 2022, producing a 28 card hand-printed deck called the Tarot of Sorts. They have been doing letterpress for about two years and reading tarot for about six. Website / Classes / Instagram

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Saturday September 12 10:30am - 1:00pm EDT

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Letterpress Tarot Card Printing Class

Hands-on letterpress tarot card printing class in the Book Arts Studio! In this class, you’ll make your own letterpress tarot or oracle card, while learning how to use the platen press or various proof presses in the Book Arts Studio to make small prints. We will talk a......More

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Wednesday September 23 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Screen Print Basics Class

Hands-on screen print basics class in the Book Arts Studio! Learn the ins & outs of printing one layer designs in this TWO night screen print basics workshop to create custom apparel and paper prints! Participants will learn the basics of designing for the screen print printmaking process, prepping & making stenciled screens, paper & print prep, and of course printing by hand. This class will cover basic one-layer printing on paper and fabric pieces, possible projects include: a set of greeting cards, posters, t-shirts, tote bags or tea towels. By successfully completing this Screen Print Basics class, participants gain the necessary skills to work independently in our Screen Print Studio and become eligible to book Open Studios. Open Studio is available for Book Arts Members only–become a Member here. **This is a two-part class, and participants must attend BOTH class dates listed in the registration form. REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP HEREFill out my LGL Form! Things to Note: • Makers of all skill levels are welcome. This class is suitable for ages sixteen+.• Completed screen print basics projects will be one design per person and one layer/color as a folded or flat greeting card or print up to 11″x14″ in a maximum edition of approx. 8 prints (number of copies).• All necessary tools and materials needed to participate are provided. Participants are responsible for any fabric pieces to print, up to 8 pieces. (Not necessary to bring fabric pieces or design until the 2nd class)• Screen print class size is limited to 4 participants to ensure quality of instruction.• Please read our ‘Plan your visit‘ page to review our health & safety procedures and way finding information.•Participants are required to sign a waiver upon arrival to class to participate in the Studio Workshop. Thank you. Any questions about the class please email [email protected] ABOUT THE TEACHING ARTIST:NATHAN DEGANIS LIBRERADeganis-Librera is a screen printer and illustrator from Buffalo, NY. He started screen printing in 2014, and has worked in several very different shops printing thousands of orders from small local businesses to epic clients. Since then, he’s created his own business screen printing his original artwork. Website / Classes / Instagram

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Thursday September 24 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Hardcover Case Bookbinding Class

Hands-on bookbinding art classes in the Book Arts studio! In this hardcover case bookbinding class you will create a hand-bound hardcover journal. A case binding is a hardcover book where groups of pages are sewn together and bound between pieces of book board covered ......More

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Saturday September 26 10:30am - 1:30pm EDT

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Butterfly House Book Sculpture

Hands-on book sculpture class in the Book Arts studio! Learn to make this fantastic sculptural book! Participants will create a butterfly house book sculpture that hangs on the wall. We will practice the art of book folding to create a cylinder fold as the base (or “hou......More

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Wednesday September 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

WNY Book Arts Center, 468 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Introduction to Silk Aquatint & Carborundum Collagraphic Monoprinting with Kathleen Sherin

Hands-on Introduction to Silk Aquatint & Carborundum Collagraphic Monoprinting with Kathleen Sherin – printmaking art class in the Book Arts studio! Explore the rich, tactile world of non-toxic printmaking in this hands-on, two-part workshop with artist and printmaker Kathleen Sherin. Silk aquatint is a non-toxic, acid-free collagraphic printmaking process that beautifully mimics the soft tonal qualities of traditional metal-plate aquatint. Instead of acid and metal plates, this process uses a plastic or mountboard plate, fine mesh fabric such as silk or polyester organza, and acrylic mediums to create luminous tonal variations, velvety textures, and rich, dark fields. Participants will also be introduced to carborundum printing, a direct and expressive technique in which silicon carbide grit (carborundum) is mixed with acrylic medium and painted onto a plate. Once dry, the textured surface holds ink, producing deep, velvety areas of color and striking embossed textures when printed onto paper. The WorkshopDesigned for all levels of experience, this two-day workshop invites participants to experiment, explore, and develop their own imagery through these versatile processes.Day One [Wednesday, September 30th 6-8pm]: Explore & CreateLearn about the materials and processes, view examples of silk aquatint and carborundum prints, and discover how artists use these techniques to create texture, tone, and depth. Participants will then develop and create their own unique printing plates.Day Two [Saturday, October 3rd 11am-1pm]: Print & ExperimentBring your plates to life! Participants will print multiple variations and explore different combinations, layering possibilities, and ways of working with the plates to create a series of unique prints. Throughout the workshop, Kathleen will demonstrate how to create silk aquatint and carborundum plates, with technical information, demonstrations, and handouts provided so participants can continue exploring these processes independently after the workshop. All materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring image references, sketches, photographs, or other visual materials for inspiration. Workshop size: 6–8 participantsAll experience levels welcome. This is a FREE workshop, offered as a part of the artists’ New York State Council on the Arts grants funding. Pre-registration is required. If sold out, please contact [email protected] to be put on the waiting list. Thank you!Things to note:• Makers of all skill levels are welcome. The workshop is geared towards teens + adults. There is no prerequisite knowledge required.• All necessary tools to participate are provided.• Please read our ‘Plan Your Visit’ page to review our health & safety procedures. Any questions about the class please email [email protected] REGISTER HERE FOR THE CLASSFill out my LGL Form!KATHLEEN SHERINMore info coming soon.

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Introduction to Silk Aquatint & Carborundum Collagraphic Monoprinting with Kathleen Sherin

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