Book & Paper Arts Workshops
Accordion Books for Artists (Ann Arbor, MI)
Using mostly a simple zigzag folded sheet of paper, you will learn to make a myriad of creative artistic books. In this workshop you will start with a basic accordion with a wrap around cover. Expanding on this (no pun intended) you will learn folio attachment methods, cloth hinges, and “false” accordions. You will also explore sophisticated pop-up accordions, while making various shapes, including some with paper dolls. In addition you will construct a Leporello book which is a pleat style fold, sometimes referred to as a concertina book. You will find that non-adhesive accordion books are versatile enough for almost any book arts project.
* U of M Football Game. Travel and lodging may be difficult, so plan accordingly.
Location/Venue: Hollander's
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Cost/Fee: $95
Material/Studio fee: $35
Their workshop calendar: https://tinyurl.com/ya3tunny
Instructor:
Eric Alstrom is the Head of Conservation and Preservation at Michigan State University, but received his training in Ann Arbor with Jim Craven at U of M and at the Bessenberg Bindery. He has taught book arts and conservation workshops in Michigan and New England and his fine bindings and artists books have been exhibited internationally.