{"product_id":"26fpe103v","title":"Make Your Mark: Printing a Flexagon Book","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Code: 26FPE103V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-day virtual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshop takes place \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on Wednesday, November 18th, from 1PM to 4PM ET.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eWednesday, November 18th, from 1PM to 4PM ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note: Registration for this workshop closes on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at 11:59 pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Workshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does one print without a press and still create images for one’s own artistic practices? This class will explore various ways of image making via the use of hand cut stencils, natural and found objects, designing and creating one’s own stamps, and more. Subsequently, using a variety of methods, hand print them and create your very own Flexagon book; a wonderful structure that spring to life when opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numerous image-making possibilities inherent in these methods can all be created in your home studio or apartment, be it used for a unique piece or for editioned work. Class discussion will center on the versatility and multi-use of these unique methods and designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is designed for teachers, writers, artists and anyone who loves to create a richer and expansive vocabulary for their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 squares of text weight paper cut to 5.5″ x 5.5″ squares – 10 one color and 10 a second color – use only pale colors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut 25 sheets of white Xerox paper 5.5″ x 5.5″ squares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 sheets of any color cover weight paper (65lb) cut to 2.75″ x 2.75″ squares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 pieces of 1\/8″ wide ribbon, each cut to 10″ long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epencil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexacto or snap-blade knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-sided tape or glue stick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebone folder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eself-healing mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 file folder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003estamp pads: 3-5 colors – 6-8 triangular make-up sponges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssorted color art sticks\/ magic markers\/ colored pencils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaedtler Mars white plastic erasers to create your own stamp designs – 2- 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound textures around your home\/studio –Examples: fruit packaging nets, corks, fresh and dried leaves, the edges of a perforated notebook, a metal or plastic triangle with shapes cut into it, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLots of waste paper to use as backing not to get your work surface dirty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerforbookarts.org\/people\/maria-g-pisano\"\u003eMaria G. Pisano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis book artist, printmaker, curator and educator. Her works reflect concerns about immigration, human rights, women’s rights and the environment. Memory Press works are represented in The Library of Congress, 9-11 Memorial Museum, National Library of Medicine, Columbia University, UCLA Berkley, Stanford University and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMemory Press works are exhibited in many venues. Her book \u003ci\u003eVia Dolorosa: From Sea to Shining Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, has been selected for the exhibit: \u003ci\u003eWho Is America at 250? : Artists Books in the Age of Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eexhibit  will be shown at Francisco Center for the Book, Minnesota Center for the Book and The Boston Athenaeum thru 2026. Previously, her book \u003ci\u003eCaudex Folium\u003c\/i\u003e was part of the exhibit Towers Rising, at the 9-11 Memorial Museum in NYC from 2024 to 2025and in 2022 her work was in “\u003ci\u003eAnd Yet We Rise: A Retrospect of the Days and Times Surrounding 9\/11 \u003c\/i\u003eat the American Consulate in London. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has curated a number exhibits including \u003ci\u003eBook as Witness: The Artist’s Response \u003c\/i\u003eat CBA in NYC and\u003ci\u003e Crossroads: Book Artists’ Impassioned Responses to Immigration, Human Rights and Our Environment,\u003c\/i\u003e at the\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHunterdon Museum of Art, NJ. Ms. Pisano contributes to book arts publications and has presented lectures at the Library of Congress, College Book Arts Association and the Art Libraries Society of North America. Her article “\u003ci\u003eMark To Impress\u003c\/i\u003e” was published in California Society of Printmakers and The Blue Notebook in the UK. She continuously gives workshops nationally and internationally, at her studio, libraries and institutions such as Bridwell Library, TX and Center for Book Arts in NYC and CBBAG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images courtesy of the instructor unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Center for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Support Another Student $120","offer_id":47077745459356,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generous Tuition $80","offer_id":47077745492124,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Suggested Tuition $60","offer_id":47077745524892,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Subsidized Tuition $30","offer_id":47077745557660,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Significant Financial Hardship $15","offer_id":47077745590428,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3861\/files\/403352c6-Pisano_Flexagon-stencils.jpg?v=1751391085","url":"https:\/\/shop.centerforbookarts.org\/products\/26fpe103v","provider":"Center for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}