DRUM LEAF & BIMA

 The July workshop taught by Judy Detrick was instruction on how to make a book using a break-away Drum Leaf binding. Although we didn't quite make it all the way through finishing the binding, Judy was very thorough in her demonstrations and told us how to find more instructions on the binding. Sherrill Story shared the following photos of her finished book.

Back to Nature at BIMA

If you happen to be in the area of Bainbridge Island, Washington be sure to visit the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) to see the current exhibit titled Back to Nature. Here is a sample of some of the beautiful books on display upstairs in the Sherry Grover Gallery. This exhibit will be up through September 21.

Anthology of Sky by Susan Collard

Unwinding Through Time - Bark Beetle Book Vol XX
by Suze Woolf

Butterfly Books No. 1,2,3,& 4
by Roberto Benavidez

Book of Bones by Velma Bolyard

Birdsong: Boreal Chickadee
by Andie Thrams

Spring Spells by Hazel Monte

Stitching the Forest Together
by Lucia Harrison and Deborah Greenwood

Ethereal Vines by Islam Aly

Old Growth: Beneath the Forest Floor II
by Lucia Harrison

amendment by Elizabeth Banfield

Backcountry Series: Quiet Wild
by Andie Thrams

Backcountry Series: Just Like Us
by Andie Thrams

DRUM LEAF BINDING

Our July workshop will be a demonstration by Judy Detrick on how to make a book with a Drum Leaf Binding. According to AI, "Drum Leaf Binding is a bookbinding technique where single sheets of paper, folded in half to create folios, are glued together along the spine and fore-edge to create a flat opening book. This method, popularized by Timothy Ely, allows for uninterrupted full page spreads, making it ideal for artists' books, photo albums, and visual narratives according to CCAD Packard Library." For the cover, Judy will be teaching the Break-Away Spine as recommended by Tim Ely. Judy says that we can either follow along as she demonstrates, take notes, or watch the recorded video. She says this is a fun project and a great way to ease into a text block and a hard cover. If you have questions before the workshop, please feel free to email her at jdetrick@mcn.org.

Break-Away Spine

Book open

Book closed

Tool & Materials List:

• Pencil

• Scissors

• Metal Ruler

• Emery board (yes, the kind you file your nails with)

• Bone or Teflon folder

• Cutting mat 22" x 17"

• Olfa silver cutter (snap blade) or box knife

• PVA or Yes! paste

• Kindergarten round brush

• Kindergarten flat brush

• Waste sheets (used printer paper is good)

• Waxed paper

• Two (2) waxed paper covered bricks

• One (1) manila file folder or similar

• Cover paper or cloth

• Piece of strong long-fiber Japanese paper or any sturdy paper grain long

• Any number of photos or other artwork printed on good paper *

• * Trim them all to the same size; they will be folded into folios

• Two (2) end papers trimmed to the same size as the folios, grain parallel to fold; (save the scraps)

• Two (2) thin boards (1 mm thick) trimmed to the same size as the folios, grain parallel to fold

• Two (2) thick glossy magazines or phone books or paperbacks larger than the folios

July Meeting: 

When:   Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. PDT

Where:  On your computer, tablet or smartphone via Zoom

RSVP:    Dolores Guffey by July 7 to receive the password

Workshop Questions:  Judy Detrick  jdetrick@mcn.org

Zoom Questions:  Bobbie Hayes
Contact Information is in the newsletter

Workshop on November 8th with Judy Detrick

We had a wonderful time learning how to decorate capital letters, and it isn't just coloring in the blanks! The hardest part was learning how to "puddle" the watercolor or gouache and move the color around without letting the brush actually touch the paper. 

Here are some of our working models. 

November Workshop: Lettering

DECORATED CAPITALS WORKSHOP with Judy Detrick
A time-honored way of capturing viewer attention and setting the stage for what’s to come is with a colorful decorated capital. In this workshop you will work through the stages of drawing your capital letter, applying a design motif to it, tracing it, and transferring it to its final destination. You will learn several layout tricks to position your capital in just the right place, although standing alone is fine, too. Then you will learn painting techniques with watercolor or gouache to bring your capital to life in full, living color. 

You may notice we are not showing Judy's project pictures here. Instead, we ask that
you go to: www.norbag.blogspot.com and see the examples of her work in color. on the Sept 23rd posting.

As of now, space is still available. Check with Dolores as to availability by contacting her at the email address in the sidebar.

Tools to Bring:
● Pencil
● Ruler
● Eraser
● Watercolor brush size 001 
● Small water jar
● Rag or paper towels

What will be provided:
● Everything else, including: 
● Watercolor paper
● Handout
● Watercolor paint and gouache
Palette

Meeting Details
Bring your lunch. Members who are not signed up are welcome to come
to the noon meeting and book exchange.

What?
Decorated Capitals with Judy Detrick
When?
Saturday, November 8 9am—4pm
Where?
NEW LOCATION:
Eureka United Methodist Church, Corner of Del Norte and F Street
RSVP?
Space is available
Contact Dolores (see newsletter) 

November Workshop Registration Forms

Decorated Capitals Workshop 

Taught by Judy Detrick – November 8, 2014

Whether hand drawn or type set, initial capitals adorned with textures, patterns and colors are

certain to draw attention to any text. You will work through the stages of drawing your capital

letter, applying a design motif to it, tracing it, and transferring it to its final destination. Then you

will learn painting techniques with watercolor or gouache to bring your capital to life in full, living

color.

Tools List for Workshop:

Pencil, ruler, eraser, watercolor brush size 00, 2 or 3 tubes of gouache or watercolor, small palette,

colored pencils, small water jar, rag.

Cost: $40 plus $5 materials

When: Saturday, November 8, 2014

Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (with 1 hour lunch break)

Location: United Methodist Church – Del Norte & F Streets in Eureka

See www.norbag.blogspot.com (September 2 post) for maps

To register, complete the form and send with your $45 check made payable to NORBAG.

Must be received by October 28th

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NAME_____________________________________________ PHONE___________________

EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________________

MAIL TO: NORTH REDWOODS BOOK ARTS GUILD

PO BOX 225 – CUTTEN, CA 95534

Click to download registration form (pdf)