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June 1st, 2019 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Rhiannon Alpers
  • Workshop Type: Binding, Arts
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: June 1st, 2019 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: June 1st, 2019 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 1

The right paper loves to be folded, creased and bound, and this course is an integrated exploration of the two pleasures of accordions and folds, and where they intersect. Students will create intermediate folded structures such as a hardcover triangle pocket fold, Altered Winged Accordion, Designating Duet (a Claire Van Vliet Interwoven Structure), and the Hedi Kyle pocket fold, to hold all your creations and examples. Along the way students will learn or refresh their understanding of the fundamentals of folding and materials: (what makes a paper fold easily and stay), adhesives (what works best for accordions of all kinds), tools, vocabulary, and resources. Create five books during this fun-filled session to take home. We'll cover a wide range of possibilities for these structures tempting students with a love of paper and all the possibilities for future artist books of their own. 


Materials to Bring: 

Notebook for taking notes,45 degree triangle (3-6”), small washcloth, 2 small plastic containers with lids.

Optional and available at SFCB for student use during workshop: Apron, mechanical pencil, scissors, untility knife, bone folder, 12” metal ruler, cutting mat, awl, eraser. 

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Bookbinding or similar bookbinding experience. This is a fast paced workshop is geared towards students with cutting, measuring, and folding skills and of course a love of paper.

Workshop Fee (includes $25 materials fee): $190.00

Date & Time: Saturday, June 1, 2019 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.


About the Instructor | Rhiannon Alpers

Rhiannon Alpers, has an MFA in Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago and a BA in Book Arts from UCSB. She is a papermaker, letterpress printer and book artist. She has taught academic courses at San Francisco Art Institute, University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Dominican University, Academy of Art University, Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, Columbia College Chicago, Santa Reparata School of Art in Florence, Italy. She has taught workshops for Penland School of Crafts, Book Arts LA, San Diego Book Arts, Contemporary Jewish Museum, Kala Printmaking Institute, Center for Book and Paper in Chicago, and at her own studio in the Mission District. For more information visit rhiannonalpers.com


Past Student Reviews:

[What did you like most about the workshop?] “Rhiannon’s clarity, preparation, patience and enthusiasm.”

“The preparation was excellent and we never felt rushed. We accomplished all that was advertised.”

“Interesting book structures. And I really liked the way Rhiannon approached the math...made sense to me. Lots of tips. I learned the value of a divider, too.”

“Enjoyed the day. Excellent, patient, funny instructor.”

“Great combination of detail and experience with a clear way of explaining. Humor really helped!”

375 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
United States