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Decorative Paper Making & Folded Books & Paper Structures with Ivan Salcedo: A 2-part introductory book arts course running over 2 weekends at Colne Road Studios.

This workshop is an ideal introduction to artist bookmaking, whether you're looking for new ways to present or use your own prints, sketches and mixed media work, or simply want to explore creative paper techniques, structures and handmade books.

All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring along any artwork, prints or special papers you'd like to incorporate, making your finished piece uniquely personal.

Decorative papers 1 - Paste papers.

Explore one of the oldest and simplest forms of paper decoration, using simple kitchen and craft cupboard essentials to create a collection of unique, richly patterned papers. You'll have a go at a number of pattern making techniques, and experiment with a variety of improvised and 'found' tools to create a set of one-of-a-kind sheets for you to use in your ongoing book arts or craft journey.

Structures 1 - Simple books

What is a book? When you start to look at this question more closely, you end up in interesting places.

This is the foundation of book arts. In this session we explore different ways to make, present, and structure the simplest types of 'books' - a pamphlet (the codex, which we are accustomed to thinking of as a 'book'); and a method of binding single sheets in this case a crown binding. You'll also explore simple ways to protect the pages using covers and wrappers.