Encounters with Artists’ Books

Learn how to design and make your first artists’ books with professional artist Brigitte Watkinson. ***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660*** Sunday 10th March, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65 for 1 Day Course) Programme This is an introductory workshop, covering basic techniques needed to delve further into the fascinating world of artists’ books’. Many famous artists have made works in book format, such as David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Gilbert and George. Artists’ books are a fascinating and growing art form that is gaining in popularity with many exhibitions devoted to them. In this workshop we will be covering essential basic techniques, such as - choosing papers and covers - correct measuring and cutting - folding - simple bindings During the workshop we will be creating A5 pamphlet booklets, Turkish map folds and accordion booklets with exchangeable covers. We will discuss various other styles, methods and practical issues involved in making artists’ books. Tutor: Brigitte Watkinson Brigitte creates surreal paintings and collages. Collated magazine images, old art work, current newsprint, paint, photography and found objects amalgamated and intra-acted, creating visions and telling stories of the complex dynamic and surreal interior landscape of my emotions. Dates: Sunday 10th March, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65 for 1 Day Course) Venue Bluecoat 8 School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX Cost £65 Materials Participants should bring: • A good selection of plain, printed or painted papers • Card, heavy paper (decorated or plain), old artworks (for cutting up) • Stiff fabrics and / or wispy fabrics, e.g. Tulle or gauze (if desired) • A3 Cartridge paper 140 - 220 gsm