The Artist's Book: Stories in Paper
DATE: Thursday 1/14/27 TIME: 10:00am - 1:00pm
THE ARTIST’S BOOK: STORIES IN PAPER
Thursday, January 14-February 18 
10 a.m.-1 p.m. 
Instructor:  Rachael Brown
*snow makeup February 25 
Sessions: 6 
Member: $205 •â€¯Non-Member: $225 
Students will learn about artists who incorporate artists' books into their work in this hands-on introduction to the book as a form of visual storytelling. Students will also experiment with various bindings as well as folding, layering, collage, drawing, and image transfer to create a unique artist's book.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES (STUDENT PROVIDED):
Mixed Media
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Strathmore Visual Mixed Media Journal
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9" × 12" (recommended)
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90 lb. paper
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Assorted decorative and tissue papers for collage
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Magazine images, photographs, or personal 2D found objects
SUGGESTED SUPPLIES:
Drawing
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Blick Studio Drawing Pencil Set (6–12 pencils)
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Sakura Pigma Micron Pen Set (Black, assorted sizes)
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White vinyl eraser
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Pencil sharpener
Painting
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Acrylic Paint Marker Set
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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Color Set (12- color)
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Synthetic Brush Set (or similar acrylic brush assortment)
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Watercolor Set
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Gel Medium
Adhesives
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Glue Stick
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PVA
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Small glue brush or silicone spreader
Cutting Tools
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Scissors
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X-Acto Knife
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Self-healing cutting mat
Bookbinding
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Lineco Bookbinding Needle Set
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Waxed Linen Thread (Natural or Black)
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Bone Folder
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Binder clips (medium)
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Book board/chipboard
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Awls
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Waxed Paper
Additional Materials
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Palette paper
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Water container
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Paper towels
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Apron
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Stencils
Texture Tools (found objects)