Workshops In-Person Book Sculpture for Beginners 2022

Book Sculpture for Beginners 2022

This in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Fridays, May 20 and May 27, from 1pm–3pm:

Friday, May 20, 1-3pm
Friday, May 27, 1-3pm

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on Friday, May 13 at 11:59pm.

About the Workshop:

This in-person workshop taught by CBA instructor Boo Paterson will introduce you to the art of book sculpture, a process that allows you to reimagine a damaged hardback book into a spectacular 3D piece of art. You will learn best practices on how to select and prepare the book, cutting techniques, and how to construct and attach 3D items to the book. Tips on framing and presentation will also be discussed.

Required Materials:

All staff, artists, students, and guests are required to show proof of vaccination upon entering CBA and must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth at all times. If you have a medical or religious exemption, please email corina@centerforbookarts.org.

Students will need the following materials:

Damaged or mass-market hardback book for alterations. This can be any size or thickness. Please check online that it is of little or no value before cutting.
Stick glue
PVA glue
All-purpose adhesive
18 x 12” cutting mat
Scalpel (link to be provided by instructor)
Stanley knife
Pencil
Scissors
Ruler

All other materials and tools will be provided by CBA at no additional cost to the students.

About Boo Paterson

An award-winning artist, writer, and book sculptor, Boo Paterson is most commonly known for her strong conceptual and political artwork.

She was declared a winner in the American Illustration Awards 2021 and has been shortlisted in the World Illustration Awards twice.

Boo's fine art has been exhibited at the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy and she has two self-illustrated books out worldwide - First Art Kit (Simon & Schuster) and Papercut This Book (Pavilion).

A journalist and editor for many years, she’s a regular cultural commentator on the BBC. The broadcaster has even produced a film about her fine art and a radio programme on her unconventional life and work. Extensive press coverage on Boo has appeared across the world, including The Guardian, The Week, The Sunday Times, and television and radio.

All images courtesy of the instructor.

Class size is limited to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on May 18 at 11:59pm. Participants are required to comply with CBA's Covid-19 health and safety measures.