Gian Frontini is has been a keen student of book structures from his college days in chemical engineering. He has studied bookbinding and conservation with top and European binders. Frontini now runs a small bindery in Amherst Island, Ontario, and concentrates on restoration and conservation of early leather and vellum bindings. In March 2013, Frontini will [...]
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Our class title was: “MICA! Windows, Niches, and Inlays“, taught by Asheville artist Dan Essig. The course description noted that whether we pursued book arts, mixed media, collage, jewelry, scrapbooking, or just like to play with new materials — mica’s artistic applications would fascinate us. And the class did not disappoint! Dan’s inspirational teaching style [...]
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This past weekend I attended an inspiring workshop in Coptic Bookbinding with Annie Fain Liden. Even though I’ve never made books before (I’m a weaver), I completed three books in this day and a half class. Annie Fain is a great teacher, and I’d like to share some of my experiences with you. Please go [...]
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Thanks to the silk papermakers, Folk School campers were treated to colorful bits of paper eye-candy drying in the breeze as they traveled the path to the dining hall each day this week. Bold oranges, natural yellows, purple and blue bits of silk all brightened the woods and offered inspiration to our fellow arts and [...]
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