Miniature Specimen Enclosures (San Francisco, CA)

This 1-day intensive workshop focuses on showcasing an artist's visual collection of natural curiosities in a truly one of a kind enclosure structure. The class will concentrate on collaging small dimensional treasures in this book/box combination structure. Works will include a unique hardcover book with frame and inset decorative panel 3.5" tall. Using an assemblage of historic illustrations, found objects, altered book components and natural artifacts provided by the instructor, students will explore boundless possibilities for adding found/handmade materials and written content.

Location/Venue: San Francisco Center for the Book
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Cost/Fee: $165
Material/Studio fee: $20

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Instructor and bio: 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