Book Arts for Prints and Photos 1M24

This August Intensive takes the bookmaking process from start to finish with a focus on book structures especially suited for prints and photographs.

As a photographer, I am drawn into the world of book arts because of my need for more interesting ways to present photographs. The selection of photo albums and presentation folios in stores and online are quite restrictive. The styles are not always appropriate to my print formats, the colors and designs needed to be custom, and most importantly, I need to take my artworks to the next level.  Hand-bound artist’s books have been the best solution for me.

Throughout the days, we’ll construct several projects to practice techniques and to get familiar with the materials. We’ll explore 3 different book structures: The Accordion/Concertina, Hand-sewn with 2 Signatures, and the Japanese Puncture/Stab Bind.

Start the journey by picking your materials from Cristina’s curated collection of paste papers, marbled papers, and interesting, locally-sourced papers, as well as, her collection of antique and contemporary book cloths. Interesting choices for ties, elastic cordings, ribbons, buttons, and beads will also be available for the perfect finishing touch. Please bring prints and/or photographs that you wish to design a book around, or create a book for future projects. 

Open to all media and skill levels.

Hajosy Photo Books