THE HAND BOOKBINDERS OF CALIFORNIA
The Hand Bookbinders of California gathered for the first time in 1972. A close-knit group of hand bookbinders, with shared interests in creating and collecting fine bindings, joined together to promote hand bookbinding and related book arts and to exchange information and ideas.
53rd HBC Annual Members’ Exhibition
May 17 to August 23 at The American Bookbinders Museum
Please complete the submission of material form (Only eligible for members that have submitted and paid for the intent to enter)
In this class, we'll be learning to print monotypes, a popular printmaking technique that is in many ways a natural for painters to learn. Monotype is a great way to work out ideas because prints will be finished in a couple of hours. You will create unique images that also lead to a series of ghosts, images sharing a relationship with the first pull. The evolution of the ghosts can be fascinating to see how an idea can develop.
DATES: 2 sessions, Saturday April 12 and Saturday April 19 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
LOCATION: The Studio of Nothing Else, 3008 Acton Street, Berkeley
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We would like to raise $1500 over the course of 2025; if each member gave an average of $15 we would be able to offer 3 partial-tuition scholarships to advanced level classes. Planning is underway to offer exciting study opportunities with talented instructors that bookbinders in the Bay Area would not otherwise have exposure to.
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