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Hello Bookmakers,
We are in the middle of the fall season, one of my favorite times of the year. Cool temperatures, sunny days, and wonderful fall colors. I hope the colors are inspiring you to create new and interesting books. I might need to get out my paints and create new papers using the colors of fall. Your own painted paper can be used for both book covers and pages. It might be time to schedule another surface design playdate!
We had a great program meeting in September, thank you to everyone who participated. If you missed the meeting here is the link to the recording. Margo Klass taught the activity on The Mighty Pamphlet Stitch - Pamphlet Stitch as Floating Device. She used a unique accordion fold structure for the pamphlet stitch.
A few reminders: An Instructor training class will take place on October 22nd. Oralee Nudson will be teaching a Jewelry Box Making class October 7th. Margo Klass will be teaching a Coptic binding class in mid-October. The NBG First Friday Event is November 3rd. If you are interested in any of these classes, please review the details in this newsletter. Also please note Guild member Pascale DelJanovan will have journal making kits for sale at the Vintage Faire 9/30 & 10/1 at Shoppers Forum.
I hope to see you in an upcoming class or in an open studio.
Corlis Taylor
NBG President
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NBG Workshop
NBG Instructor Training
Sunday October 22, 5-7pm
Location: NBG Studio
On Sunday, October 22, a number of seasoned NBG instructors will be on hand in the Studio to lead a FREE workshop, from 5-7:00pm, designed to assist any of you interested in teaching a workshop. Many of you have enough familiarity with a particular technique to be able to share your skills or ideas with others. Some of you may think it is too hard or too stressful to teach, but we can assure you it is not as hard as you think! Our Guild members are very kind and generous people, and are always happy to learn something new from someone new! Join us on the 22nd as we walk you through the process, share tips, and answer any questions you may have. This session will be limited to the first 12 people to sign up. Email Mary to reserve your spot.
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Ashley Thayer, In Praise of the Hornbook
Mark your calendars!
NBG First Friday Event
November 3, 5-8pm
1504 Gillam Way
(near Mary Siah Recreation Center)
The Hornbook Collection - a Preview
Historical hornbooks were educational tools designed for children. These paddle-shaped structures were held in the hand and carried about hanging from wrist or belt, at the ready for lessons in letters, numbers, and basic grammar.
You are invited to a preview of a collection of contemporary hornbooks created by 19 NBG book artists at our First Friday event. Known as The Hornbook Project, the hornbooks on display will present this historical structure re-imagined by our members in unique and exciting ways. A catalog of the collection will be unveiled.
Everyone is invited!
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First Friday Holiday Sales Event
Calling All NBG Members!
Our First Friday event also provides an opportunity for members to sell their work —handmade books, cards, boxes, broadsides, and letterpress items, as well as related accessory items like tool bags, kits, and pottery brush holders and bowls. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or receive information about delivery of items, terms of sale, etc., please respond below.
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NBG BOOK CHALLENGE
2023 Challenge Themes
September/October - Architecture
November/December - Winter
The NBG Challenge is an opportunity for guild members to find inspiration through interpretation of the theme in whatever way speaks to them. Once finished, email pictures of your artist book to Ashley to be added to the NBG website. To view previous book challenge entries, visit the NBG website by clicking the button below.
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NBG Workshop
Make a Jewelry Box
with Oralee Nudson
Saturday October 7, 10am-4pm
Members $120, Guests $145
Materials fee: $15
Location: NBG Studio
2 Spots Available, RSVP Required
Learn how to make a custom jewelry box for your precious heirloom or metalworking masterpiece! In class we will make a 2" x 2" box featuring a hidden magnetic closure to both display and store your treasure. Bring your favorite durable/decorative paper or choose from a variety of options in class.
If you have them, please bring the following tools.
Otherwise, most tools can be borrowed from the NBG Studio.
X-acto knife and extra blades
Box cutter knife and extra blades
2" quilting ruler
Metal edges for precision cutting
Pencil
Tweezers
Bone folder
Small water jar for glue brush
Rectangular steel bars for gluing box walls (~1 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/2")
Financial assistance is available for NBG workshop or membership fees.
Apply by completing and returning the Marilyn Askelin Memorial Workshop Financial Assistance Form at least one week prior to class.
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NBG Workshop
Coptic Binding II
with Margo Klass
Friday October 13, 6-8:30pm
Saturday October 14, 10am-4pm
Members $125, Guests $150
Materials fee: $20
Wait List Only
Working with a pre-determined size and using pre-cut cover boards, this class will focus on preparing book boards for Coptic binding: making a piercing jig and drilling template, piercing and drilling holes, creating a title-plate inset, covering the boards with book cloth, and adding paste-downs. We will bind the book using an advanced, more intricate board attachment.
*Participants will be expected to bring to class a pre-cut and folded text block with minimum of 8 sections, guards, end papers (fly-leaves and paste downs), and book cloth of their choice. Papers should be selected according to the intended use of the finished book (writing, sketching, painting, etc.). Limited to 10 participants.
Pre-requisite: basic knowledge of Coptic sewing.
For more information email Margo.
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Local Holiday Shopping Opportunities
Did you miss the Vintage Faire but are interested in local holiday shopping this fall? There are MANY upcoming opportunities to do so! Listed below is the extensive line up of community bazaars, expos, and markets featured on the Explore Fairbanks website. Stop by one, two or twelve and support your local vendors!
October
- October Fall Festival, Oct 13 @ Ravens Landing 1222 Cowles Street
- 2023 Fairbanks Fiber Festival, Oct 14-15 @ Pioneer Park Civic Center
- Monroe Holiday Bazaar, Oct 21 @ Monroe High School
- Go Winter! Expo, Oct 21-22 @ Carlson Center
- Ladd Fall Festival, Oct 28 @ Ladd Elementary 601 F Street
- Boozar at Bentley Mall, Oct 28-29 @ Bentley Mall
- Hutchison Holiday Bazaar, Oct 28 @ Hutchison High School
November
- Tanana Chiefs Conference Christmas Bazaar, Nov 2 @ Westmark Hotel
- NBG First Friday Event, Nov 3 @ 1504 Gillam Way
- Christmas Crafts Bazaar, Nov 4 @ Fairbanks Lutheran Church 1012 Cowles St
- St. Nicholas Holiday Bazaar, Nov 4 @ St. Nicolas Catholic Church 707 St. Nicholas Dr.
- University Women's Association Holiday Bazaar, Nov 4-5 @ Centennial Center in Pioneer Park
- Fairbanks Holiday Marketplace, Nov 10-12 @ Carlson Center
- Ryan Middle School Holiday Bazaar, Nov 18 @ Ryan Middle School
- Zion's Christmas Cafe' and Bazaar, Nov 18 @ Zion Lutheran Church
- Jump Into Fall Bazaar, Nov 18-19 @ Bentley Mall
- Black Friday Shopping & Hunting Gear Expo!, Nov 24-26 @ Shoppers Forum
- Handmade Holiday Market, Nov 25 @ Centennial Center in Pioneer Park
December
- First Friday Winter Warmup Bazaar, Dec 1-2 @ Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds
- Watershed Holiday Market, Dec 2 @ Watershed Charter School 4975 Decathlon Ave
- Discovery Peak's Holiday Bazaar, Dec 2 @ Discovery Peak Charter School 2880 Hurst Road
- Tanana Valley Farmers Market Holiday Bazaar, Dec 9 @ Carlson Center
- Winter Solstice Holiday Bazaar, Dec 15-16 @ Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
- 2023 Winter Solstice Festival, Dec 15-16 @ Downtown Fairbanks
- Naughty & Ice Handcrafted Market, Dec 16 @ West Valley High School
- Last Chance Christmas Bazaar, Dec 16-17 @ Alaska K9 Center 3121 Badger Road
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NORTHWOODS BOOK ARTS GUILD
CALENDAR
NBG Open Studio &
Boreal Book Arts Showcase Hours
Wednesdays, 12-2pm
NBG Meeting
Coptic Binders
Thursday, October 5, 4-6pm
NBG Workshop
Make a Jewelry Box
Saturday, October 7, 10am-4pm
NBG Workshop
Coptic Binding II
Friday, October 13, 6-8:30pm &
Saturday, October 14, 10am-4pm
NBG Workshop
NBG Instructor Training
Sunday, October 22, 5-7pm
NBG First Friday
November 3, 5-8pm
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Learn about and support Northwoods Book Arts Guild!
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