Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2021
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Dear NBG Community,
On behalf of the NBG Board, I extend sincere appreciation for the generous support of 48 new and renewing members who made contributions in January. Your donations make it possible for the Northwoods Books Arts Guild to meet its mission and expand its offerings. It’s great to begin 2021 with four dozen members. Thank you! Thank you! New and renewing members are welcome at any time. Access membership information by clicking the button below.
As you will see in this month’s newsletter, NBG is launching Book Arts Basics. Thanks to the diligent efforts of two board members, Corlis Taylor and Laurel Herbeck, we received a generous grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The ASCA Grant has provided funds to purchase equipment (cameras, microphones, lights, tripods, hardware for internet setup) and subscribe to 5G WiFi service so instructors can teach classes from our NBG Studio. As we continue to host all of our classes and meetings online, these additions will make it possible for us to improve our presence and performance on Zoom.
Series 1: Getting Started is the first set of offerings in a series of Book Arts Basics workshops that will continue through 2021. The Grant allows us to offer this series of classes at a reasonable cost and to provide kits that include all the necessary tools and materials free of charge. These two-hour classes are a wonderful opportunity for curious folks to try something new without investing a lot of time and resources. (Scholarship support is available through NBG’s Marilyn Askelin Scholarship Fund.) The three classes in Series 1 are tailored for beginners and are detailed below. In Series 1, students will learn the fundamentals of book arts. If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning how to make handmade books, please share this opportunity with them. All the pertinent information and sign-up links are included in this newsletter. Your NBG Board is in the process of planning the next two series that will include a variety of sewn and glued bindings relevant to new and experienced book artists. We have partnered with The Folk School to launch Book Arts Basics. We are grateful for their expertise and willingness to handle registration.
As we continue navigating year two of the coronavirus, we will be looking for ways to enliven book arts in our lives. As you read through this newsletter, you will see some new opportunities to engage in other book art events. As always, we welcome your questions, suggestions, and ideas.
Warmest regards,
Susan Campbell
NBG President
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Northwoods Book Arts Guild is excited to offer BOOK ARTS BASICS, a new series of classes tailored for beginning book artists, ages 18 and up. Participants will learn the fundamentals of book arts by creating book models while building knowledge of bookmaking tools, materials, and skills. All materials and tool kits are provided.
This series of Zoom classes is offered by NBG in partnership with the Folk School Fairbanks,
and with generous support of the Alaska State Council on the Arts,
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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SERIES 1: Getting Started |
THE TOOLS
with Mary Baarlaer Maisch
Sunday, February 21, 2021 - 2:00-4:00pm
Instructional fee: $25
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FEBRUARY 15
Learn about the essential tools of today’s book artist. Mary will demonstrate their proper use and guide you through the construction of your first book with a simple accordion structure. All tools, materials and instructional guidelines are provided. Pick them up at the NBG Studio on February 17, 12-2:00pm or Saturday, February 20, 12-2:00pm.
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THE PAPERS
with Corlis Taylor
Sunday, March 7, 2021 - 2:00-4:00pm
Instructional fee: $25
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION MARCH 1
Learn about the variety of papers book artists employ in the construction of their books. Learn about paper grain, folding and measuring strategies, and make a pamphlet stitched sampler book. Materials and instructional guidelines are provided. Pick them up at the NBG Studio a few days before class.
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FOLDED BOOKS
with Linda Adamson
Sunday, March 21, 2021 2:00-4:00pm
Instructional fee: $25
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION MARCH 15
Learn how to create the French Fold Book, the Lotus Fold, Dos-a-Dos, and an Origami Pocket. Make a sweet little box to hold your Folded Books! Materials and instructional guidelines are provided. Pick them up at the NBG Studio a few days before class.
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BOOKS AS ART 3
November 5-27, 2021
Fairbanks Arts Association
Bear Gallery
NBG members are invited to be a part of BOOKS AS ART 3 exhibition in the Bear Gallery! We welcome a wide range of hand crafted book forms: unique or editioned, sculptural or traditionally bound, interactive or passive.
Important information:
Artists are invited to submit up to 4 entries
Artists may submit additional entries in the following special project areas:
Set Books
Chap Books
Foldables
#areyoubookenough
Letterpress
Become a member anytime to participate in this and other Guild activities.
Download the Guidelines for much more information!
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PAPER BIRCHES
Paper Birches has a restocked selection of papers including St. Armand, Shin Inbe, and Elephant paper.
NBG has now established regular studio hours during which members are welcome to purchase bookmaking tools and materials. Cash or checks accepted.
Studio Hours are noon to 2pm on the following dates:
Wednesday, February 10
Wednesday, February 17
Wednesday, February 24
Wednesday, March 3
Wednesday, March 10
Wednesday, March 17
Wednesday, March 24
Wednesday, March 31
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Book | Paper | Thread
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE:
Form and Function from Afar
February 18-19-20
It's not too late to sign up for Form and Function From Afar, a virtual conference on book and paper arts. Discussions and sample lessons have been taking place for a couple of weeks, but the conference's major presentations take place February 18 - 20. The conference is free and there's lots to learn!
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Happy Valentines Day!
Create an origami puzzle purse for your special valentine. The attached diagram offers complete instructions. You supply the special message tucked inside!
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NORTHWOODS BOOK ARTS GUILD
CALENDAR
BOOK ARTS BASICS
Series 1: Tools
Sunday, February 21, 2-4pm
BOOK ARTS BASICS
Series 1: Papers
Sunday, March 7, 2-4pm
BOOK ARTS BASICS
Series 1: Folded Books
Sunday, March 21, 2-4pm
Set Book Project
Deadline for completed books: April 1
Letterpress Chapbook Project
ongoing
NBG Program Meeting
Saturday, March 20, 1-3pm
#areyoubookenough theme: Fenced
NBG Exhibition
BOOKS AS ART 3
Bear Gallery
November 5-27, 2021
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Learn about and support Northwoods Book Arts Guild!
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