Course Code: 26SHS100I
This one-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Sunday, January 31st, from 11AM to 5PM ET.
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Sunday, January 31st, from 11AM to 5PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on January 17th, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
About the Workshop:
Add a touch of brilliance to your book covers, prints, and handmade editions with hot foil stamping! This hands-on workshop introduces the art of applying metallic and pigmented foils to paper, bookcloth, and other surfaces using heat and pressure. Learn how to set up a hot stamping machine, experiment with different foils and textures, and create dazzling designs that elevate your book arts practice.
Perfect for book artists, printmakers, and creatives of all levels, this class offers a unique opportunity to explore an age-old technique with modern applications. Whether you're looking to personalize your artist books, add elegant details to handmade journals, or experiment with bold graphic elements, you'll leave with new skills, custom-stamped pieces, and plenty of inspiration.
No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Required Materials:
No materials or tools are needed in advance of the course.
About the Instructor
Biruta Auna is an artist, bookbinder, and designer. Her work features traditional craftsmanship coupled with artistic innovation. Concerned with the harmony of form, color, and texture, she allows the book to transcend its usual function.
Biruta participates in domestic and international fine bookbinding exhibitions, and has had solo shows in Europe. Her clientele ranges from individuals – photographers, artists, and publishers – to art galleries and corporations.
All images courtesy of the instructor.