August 2011 Blog Posts (8)

Hi, I've never contributed before, I love making books and make sculptured cloth dolls so combining the two gives me great pleasure.

Here is…

Thank You for the invitation!

That interest me very much but now I have no possibility to travel because I´ll take part of the "Mokuhanga" printmaking course here in Finland at the same month. It´s an traditional japanise way to print.

Also at begining of 2012 I`ll travel to Tanzania to make handmake paper...

It would be very nice to see handmake artistbooks and Artists in Australia

My hasband´s sister live in Melborne but we have never visit in your coutry...but…

Minnesota Center for Book Arts is actively seeking new Artist's Books for consignment in its retail store.



MCBA has several large events planned for the months ahead including October's Evening of Fine Wine and Fine Books, November's Book Arts Fest, and our December Winter Book Publication Party. These occasions draw collecting audiences and provide ample opportunities to showcase new work. At this time, we are particularly interested in artists' books but we will also accept…

Minnesota Center for Book Arts

DAY OF THE DEAD POSTCARD CONTEST - $250 PRIZE!



Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA) is sponsoring a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) postcard competition, with all entries to be displayed in its Lobby Gallery from September 16 to November 6, 2011. A $250 “best of show” prize will be awarded. Judging will be by MCBA’s staff.



The rules are simple:



1. Create a postcard using any media: collage, paint, drawing, printing, sewing,…

Juan Carlos Romera is an old friend of ours. He’s also an award-winning documentary filmmaker. When he showed up at our house a few months ago with a new video project, I wasn’t surprised. What was surprising was that he wanted me to be a partner in it.

Juan Carlos, who has always been fascinated by etchings, already had the plan worked out. Between the two of us we would produce a series of on-demand fine-art printmaking instruction videos. This would be a ideal way…

I have just finished a residency at the Anderson Center at Red Wing Minnesota where I made small empty books, broadsheets and glass book forms. Upon my turn to Miami I attended the Whale & Star Summer Workshop with Enrique Martinez Celaya, Dan Siedell, and Gean Moreno. The professional development program addressed successful studio practices.