Workshops

Book Arts Workshop

Flag Books: Interplay of Image and Text

with instructor Karen Hanmer

Two Days: Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2008 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Jaffe Center for Book Arts

Book Arts Studio 350C

Class Limit: 12. All levels.

The foundation of Hedi Kyle's deceptively small and simple "flag book" structure is an accordion folded spine. Flaps attached to both sides of each of the spine’s "mountain" folds allow the artist to fragment and layer a number of complementary or contrasting images and narratives. When the flag book spine is pulled fully open, the fragmented images on the flaps come together to create a large, panoramic image. This transformation is accompanied by a delightful flapping sound. The spine and covers provide opportunities for additional imagery.

In this two day workshop, students will make two different styles of flag book. For both styles a sample will be made from kits provided by the instructor, plus a more finished book with students’ imagery and hand written text will be made for one or both as time permits. Students will experiment with complementary and contrasting text and images. The class will discuss the effects of different spine and page dimensions, direction of motion, and which images will be most successful for different book styles. Students will learn a tidy, non-adhesive method of covering boards and use a jig to facilitate quicker, more precise assembly.

Before creating books using their own text and imagery, students will review and discuss books from the instructor’s collection of books by other artists, as well as discuss the success and possibilities for improvement of their book models. The instructor will stress the importance of prototype construction and critical thinking at the onset of a project.While this is not a computer class, digital printing and setting up Photoshop templates for pages, covers and spines will be demonstrated.

TUITION SCHEDULE

General Public: $160, plus materials fee of $35 (Total $195)

FAU Students (with proof of current registration): $100, plus materials fee of $35 (Total $135)

To register, contact John Cutrone, Programs Coordinator, at (561) 297-0455, or email jcutrone@fau.edu

CANCELLATIONS

You may cancel your registration and receive a full refund if you cancel by February 13, 2008. After that date, you will receive a full refund only if we can find someone to take your place in the workshop. JCBA classes and workshops are completely self-supporting and receive no funding from sources outside the tuition we collect. We thank you for your understanding.

WORK STUDY SCHOLARSHIP

One work study scholarship is available, which offers free tuition to a currently-enrolled FAU student. The scholarship student is responsible only for the materials fee ($35). In exchange for this opportunity, the scholarship student will be expected to provide assistance to Jaffe Center staff before, during, and after the workshop--up to 6 hours total. Deadline for application: Monday, February 11, 2008, at noon.

The application process is very informal. Simply send an email to JCBA Programs Coordinator John Cutrone containing the following information: Your name and contact information, a little bit about yourself, and tell us, briefly, why you would like this opportunity. Feel free to send any additional support material you feel would be helpful: images of your work (though all students are encouraged to apply; not just Art students), resume, anything at all. The committee will make its decision on February 12, 2008, and all applicants will be notified of their status on that day. Please note: JCBA workshops have been known to fill to capacity rather quickly. To assure your spot in this workshop, we encourage you to register as a paying student, even if you are applying for the scholarship. If we select you as the work study scholarship student, we will return your check. If we do not select you as the recipient, you can decide after the selection process if you would like to cancel your registration.

KAREN HANMER's intimate, playful artworks present vignettes from personal and cultural memory that allow viewers to connect personally to her pieces. She often incorporates archival photographs and text into books that fragment and layer images to mirror the experience of memory. Her books are m

eant to be handled; the intimate scale, choice of materials, and the posture and gesture required to look through each piece combine to evoke the reverence of looking through a photo album, diary, or the belongings of a loved one. However, her works often take the forms of games or puzzles, and many include tongue-in-cheek text.

Hanmer exhibits widely, and her work is included in collections ranging from Tate Britain and the Denver Public Library to Syracuse University and Graceland. Hanmer holds a degree in Economics from Northwestern University. She has studied at the Columbia College Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts and with several Chicago photographers and bookbinders. She serves on the editorial board of The Bonefolder, a peer-reviewed online book arts journal. She is an officer of Chicago Hand Bookbinders and Guild of Bookworkers, Midwest Chapter. She lectures and teaches workshops on book arts and digital printing. A complete catalog of her work is available online at www.karenhanmer.com.


	Book Arts Workshop Flag Books: Interplay of Image and Text with instructor Karen Hanmer Two Days: Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2008 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Jaffe Center for Book Arts Book Arts Studio 350C Class Limit: 12. All levels. The foundation of Hedi Kyle's deceptively small and simple "flag book" structure is an accordion folded spine. Flaps attached to both sides of each of the spine’s "mountain" folds allow the artist to fragment and layer a number of complementary or contrasting images and narratives. When the flag book spine is pulled fully open, the fragmented images on the flaps come together to create a large, panoramic image. This transformation is accompanied by a delightful flapping sound. The spine and covers provide opportunities for additional imagery. In this two day workshop, students will make two different styles of flag book. For both styles a sample will be made from kits provided by the instructor, plus a more finished book with students’ imagery and hand written text will be made for one or both as time permits. Students will experiment with complementary and contrasting text and images. The class will discuss the effects of different spine and page dimensions, direction of motion, and which images will be most successful for different book styles. Students will learn a tidy, non-adhesive method of covering boards and use a jig to facilitate quicker, more precise assembly. Before creating books using their own text and imagery, students will review and discuss books from the instructor’s collection of books by other artists, as well as discuss the success and possibilities for improvement of their book models. The instructor will stress the importance of prototype construction and critical thinking at the onset of a project.While this is not a computer class, digital printing and setting up Photoshop templates for pages, covers and spines will be demonstrated. TUITION SCHEDULE General Public: $160, plus materials fee of $35 (Total $195) FAU Students (with proof of current registration): $100, plus materials fee of $35 (Total $135) To register, contact John Cutrone, Programs Coordinator, at (561) 297-0455, or email jcutrone@fau.edu CANCELLATIONS You may cancel your registration and receive a full refund if you cancel by February 13, 2008. After that date, you will receive a full refund only if we can find someone to take your place in the workshop. JCBA classes and workshops are completely self-supporting and receive no funding from sources outside the tuition we collect. We thank you for your understanding. WORK STUDY SCHOLARSHIP One work study scholarship is available, which offers free tuition to a currently-enrolled FAU student. The scholarship student is responsible only for the materials fee ($35). In exchange for this opportunity, the scholarship student will be expected to provide assistance to Jaffe Center staff before, during, and after the workshop--up to 6 hours total. Deadline for application: Monday, February 11, 2008, at noon. The application process is very informal. Simply send an email to JCBA Programs Coordinator John Cutrone containing the following information: Your name and contact information, a little bit about yourself, and tell us, briefly, why you would like this opportunity. Feel free to send any additional support material you feel would be helpful: images of your work (though all students are encouraged to apply; not just Art students), resume, anything at all. The committee will make its decision on February 12, 2008, and all applicants will be notified of their status on that day. Please note: JCBA workshops have been known to fill to capacity rather quickly. To assure your spot in this workshop, we encourage you to register as a paying student, even if you are applying for the scholarship. If we select you as the work study scholarship student, we will return your check. If we do not select you as the recipient, you can decide after the selection process if you would like to cancel your registration. KAREN HANMER's intimate, playful artworks present vignettes from personal and cultural memory that allow viewers to connect personally to her pieces. She often incorporates archival photographs and text into books that fragment and layer images to mirror the experience of memory. Her books are meant to be handled; the intimate scale, choice of materials, and the posture and gesture required to look through each piece combine to evoke the reverence of looking through a photo album, diary, or the belongings of a loved one. However, her works often take the forms of games or puzzles, and many include tongue-in-cheek text. Hanmer exhibits widely, and her work is included in collections ranging from Tate Britain and the Denver Public Library to Syracuse University and Graceland. Hanmer holds a degree in Economics from Northwestern University. She has studied at the Columbia College Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts and with several Chicago photographers and bookbinders. She serves on the editorial board of The Bonefolder, a peer-reviewed online book arts journal. She is an officer of Chicago Hand Bookbinders and Guild of Bookworkers, Midwest Chapter. She lectures and teaches workshops on book arts and digital printing. A complete catalog of her work is available online at www.karenhanmer.com.