November 18 Meeting

Jackie R. will be leading our November 18 meeting, and we will be making cards for the Operation Write Home project.  This will be a great opportunity to learn techniques that can be used to embellish cards, books and other projects.

Jackie will be supplying most of the materials, but please bring the following if you have them:

• Glue or other adhesive
• Paper cutter, cutting mat, break-off knife
• Scissors
• Ribbon
• Rubber stamps

Our meeting will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center.

October 25th Exhibition Opening

You're invited to the opening of Interpretations: Contemporary Jewish Art at the Jewish Cultural Center this Thursday, October 25th at 5:30 p.m.  Jane Muller (who has joined us at several CBAC meetings) has a number of book and box constructions in the exhibition.

October 14, 2012 Meeting

Please join us at the next meeting of the Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative...

Sunday, October 14, 2013

2:00-5:00 p.m.

Jewish Cultural Center

Chattanooga TN

We will use our time at the meeting to make blank journals using coptic stitching (if you don't know how to do coptic stitching, we will show you how).  Most materials will be provided, and books will be donated to our collaborative project with the Creative Discovery Museum.

Please bring the following supplies if you have them available:

• Awl
• Binder's needles
• Punching cradle
• Bone folder
• Scissors
• Decorative paper for book covers and inside cover linings (this will be a good use for all that paper you've had for a long time, but didn't know what to do with it)

The Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative has been invited to be a part of the "Helping Hands" exhibition at the Creative Discover Museum that runs from mid-November through January. CBAC members will be making 100 blank coptic-bound journals that will be used to gather stories from people about acts of kindness that have happened to them (don't let that number scare you... we already have quite a few journals ready to go... and we have another month to finish making the books).  

Some of the blank journals will be in the CDM during the exhibition, so visitors can add their stories.  Another group of the journals will go to the Community Kitchen to collect stories about kindness.  The largest group of journals will be placed in random locations in the community (e.g., doctor's office waiting rooms, hospitals, car repair shops, businesses, etc.) along with instructions to write about an act of kindness, then pass along the journal to another person, and finally return the completed journal to the CDM.  The journal entries will be documented online as part of the 1001 Journals project, and the completed journals will be shown at the CDM at some point in the future.

Please come to learn about coptic binding....and be a part of this community project.

Be sure to check out our new Facebook page.

The Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative will meet:
Sunday, September 23, 2012
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Jewish Cultural Center
For directions, see "CBAC Meetings" page

At the meeting, we will make a blank book using 2-needle coptic binding.  Coptic binding was originally developed in Egypt and was used from as early as the 2nd century to the 11th century.  In addition to its lovely appearance, the main advantage of this style of binding is that the book will open and lie flat.

Please bring the following supplies with you:

• 2 pieces of book board- 5-3/4" h x 4-1/2"w each
• Paper for the outside cover of your book - 2 sheets, 7"h x 5-1/4"w
• Paper to line the cover - 2 sheets 5-1/4"h x 4-1/4"w
• Text weight paper for the pages - 40-50 sheets, cut to 5-1/2"h x 8-1/2"
• 2 binders needles (binders' needles have a slightly duller point than regular needles)
• PVA glue
• Glue brush
• Bone folder
• Awl
• Cutting Mat
• Scissors
• Waxed linen thread 

If you don't have waxed linen thread, there will be plenty to share at the meeting.

At this meeting, we will also be talking about plans for future CBAC meetings, workshops, community activities, and more.  Please bring ideas and suggestions...or just come and participate.

If you have any questions, please email Nora at nsbernhardt@gmail.com.

Sunday, August 19, 2012:

Join us for CBAC's 1st Annual

Summertime Show...Share...and Swap Supplies Day!

SHOW
Bring one or two of your recent completed book projects and SHOW it to the group.  For those of you who participated in last month's collaborative book project, please bring your completed book.

SHARE
Tell us about one or two of your favorite tools or art supplies that you use in book making, and why you like it.  Also, please SHARE with us information about where we can get these items and how much they cost. You can even SHARE information about your favorite websites or other sources of inspiration and ideas.

SWAP SUPPLIES
Bring any extra art supplies that you’re not using, and we’ll SWAP SUPPLIES with each other.  This is a great way to clean out your studio or art room and make way for something new.  And it’s a great way to pick up some FREE supplies!

SUNDAY, August 19^th

2:00 -5:00 p.m.

Jewish Cultural Center

5461 N. Terrace Drive

Chattanooga TN

July 15: Japanese Stab Binding

Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative

Sunday, July 15, 2012

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Jewish Cultural Center

5461 North Terrace Drive

We will be making books using the Japanese Stab Binding technique. Some examples of books using this technique are shown below.  For inspiration and to see a variety of styles, google “Japanese Stab Binding Images.”

Bring the following supplies with you to the meeting:

Cover material:

For a paper cover: Two sheets of heavyweight paper, cut 5-1/2” high x 8-1/2”wide

OR

For a hard cover using book board:

• Three pieces of book board, cut to the following sizes: 6”h x 1”w;  6”h x 7-1/2”w;  and 6”h x 8-3/4”w
• Paper or book cloth to cover the outside of book – 2 sheets cut to 7-1/2” high x  10” wide
• Paper to line the covers – 2 sheets cut to 5-1/2” high x 8-1/2” wide
• If you are comfortable covering and lining your covers in advance, please feel free to do so.  The larger piece of board (6"h x 8-3/4"w) is for the back cover.  The two smaller pieces of book board are used for the front cover, with the narrow piece (6"h x 1"w) on the left, a 1/4” space, and then the 6”h x 7-1/2”w piece - covered with a single sheet of paper or book cloth.

Pages:

• 20-30 sheets of paper (plain or decorated) cut to 5-1/2” wide x 8-12” wide.  If you have words or content on the pages, be sure to leave a 1” margin on the left side of each sheet.

OR

• If you are participating in the collaborative project, bring the 18 pages you have created.  At the meeting, you will exchange pages with the others participating in the project.

Other supplies needed:

• PVA glue
• Glue brush
• Bone folder
• Awl
• Cutting mat
• Scissors
• Break-off knife
• Binder's needle (blunt tip, wide eye)
• Waxed linen thread (if you don’t have this, there will be plenty to share at the meeting)

Submissions for "Showcase 500 Handmade Books"

Notice to Chattanooga Book Artists and CBAC members:


Lark Crafts seeks images to publish in the next book of its prestigious 500 gallery series. Showcase 500 Handmade Books will feature a collection of artists' books, to be juried by Julie Chen. 

Books must contain content and may be narrative, visual, and/or sculptural. While pieces may be non-traditional in form, each must function like a book (opening up and presenting a sequence of images, words, and/or ideas). There is no entry fee.

For more details and to pre-register, please visit www.juriedartservices.com and scroll down to Lark Crafts.

Submissions will be accepted June 01-August 02, 2012. The book will be published in September 2013.

Linda Kopp
Editor/Lark Crafts
67 Broadway
Asheville, NC  28801

Book Arts at Artifact

Check out the handmade books at Artifact, 1080b Duncan Avenue, starting this weekend!

June 17: Papermaking

At the Sunday, June 17 meeting, Jackie will be teaching PAPERMAKING,
both the pouring and the shifting methods.

Jackie is bringing the supplies, but please help out by bringing:

• Newspaper
• Plastic bags
• Paper towels

Our meeting will be from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Drive.  Click the "meetings" tab for directions.

May 20: Coaster Books

At the May 20 CBAC meeting, we will be making books from coasters.  Each book will be made from 12 drink coasters (the thick paper kind that you get in restaurants and bars).  If you have extra coasters, please bring them; if not, don't worry, we will have extras at the meeting.  We will also supply tyvek to use between the sections of the book.

Please bring the following supplies to the meeting:

• PVA glue (not Yes paste) - you'll need something that really sticks
• Glue brush (this can be a cheap 1" chipping brush from Lowe's or Home Depot)
• Ribbon to wrap your book - approximately 1/2" wide x 36" long
• Twelve color or black & white copies of objects of your choice (close the copier lid when making photocopies, so that the background is light or white)
• Stamps, paints, stamp pads, sponges, stencils, etc. (hopefully, we will have enough time to add color to the books during the meeting)
• Scrap paper (to keep the tables clean)

When you come to the May 20th meeting, be sure to join in on Arlene's "nametag challenge!" 

• Create your own nametag (first name is fine), wear it to the May 20 meeting, and you'll be entered in the drawing for special prizes from Arlene.
• Your nametag can be on peel-off sticky paper, a pin-on nametag, hang around your neck...anything you choose.
• You are encouraged to embellish and decorate your nametag in any way you wish.
• You don't HAVE to participate to attend the meeting, but give it a try... it will be lots of fun to see what everyone creates!

Collaborative Book Project

Everyone is invited to participate in CBAC's very first Collaborative Book Project.  To participate, you will need to create one page and then make multiple copies of it (a copy for each person who signs up for the project).  In exchange, you will receive a copy of a page from each of the other participants.  Each of us will then make a book to house the completed pages.  

The theme for the collaborative book is "Words of Wisdom."

The format for the pages is as follows:

• 5.5" high x 8.5" wide (horizontal orientation)
• Keep 1" clear on the spine side of both sides of the page.  It is very important that the 1" margin is maintained for binding purposes.
• You can incorporate your favorite techniques on the page -- stamps, photos, transfers, calligraphy, watercolor, block prints, collage, sewing, etc.  You can use pop-ups and fold-outs if you wish.
• On the back side of your page, include your name and the techniques used.

Please email Nora (nsbernhardt@gmail.com) by May 20th to let us know if you will be participating.  We will confirm the number of participants on May 20th (the number of participants will determine the number of pages you will need to make).  Completed pages will be due at the July 15th meeting.  At that meeting, we will bind the pages in the books using the Japanese stab binding technique.

NO CBAC Meeting in April

There will not be a regular CBAC meeting in April.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 20, from 2-5pm.  More information about this meeting will be posted at this site soon.

March 18: Triangle Accordion Books

The next CBAC meeting will be:
Sunday, March 18, 2012
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Jewish Cultural Center
5461 North Terrace Drive
Chattanooga TN 37411

At this meeting, we will be making Triangle Accordion Books.

Book board cut into the shapes of triangles will be supplied in a variety of sizes.  Depending upon attendance, everyone should be able to make a couple books.

Please bring the following supplies:

• Decorative paper for book cover, approximately 6" x 8" for each book
• Complimentary paper for the accordion folded pages, approximately 4" x 20" for each book
• PVA glue (or glue of your choice)
• Glue brush
• Metal ruler
• Scissors
• Utility or break-off knife
• Cutting mat
• Scrap paper for gluing
• Pens, stamps, etc. for lettering and decorating on your book pages

Matchbook Notepads

The next meeting of the Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative will be:

Sunday, February 19

2:00-5:00 p.m.

Jewish Cultural Center

5461 North Terrace Drive

Chattanooga TN 37411

At this meeting, we will be making simple Matchbook Notepads.

Bring the following supplies:

·      Several pieces of cardstock  (different colors and patterns) cut 9” x 3”

·      Plain or lined paper, cut 4-1/4” x 3 (10 per notepad)

·      Also, bring cardstock and paper so you can experiment making different sizes of notepads at the meeting

·      X-Acto knife or break-off knife

·      Scissors

·      Ruler

·      Cutting Mat

·      Waxed linen thread

·      Stapler

Be sure to read the posting below about other book arts happenings.

Our next meeting will be on February 19, 2012
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Jewish Cultural Center
5461 North Terrace Drive
Chattanooga TN 37411
Details for the meeting will be posted at this site in the next couple weeks.
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There are lots of book arts things starting to happen that you may want to check out:

Our own Mandy Wilson is exhibiting her handmade books;
Creative Arts Guild
520 West Waugh Street
Dalton, GA
Telephone 706.278.0168
The gallery is open during regular business hours during the week, and on the first Friday (February 3) from 5:30-7:30.  Mandy's books are colorful, spontaneous and delightful.  Be sure to check them out!

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The Creative Arts Guild is also presenting a workshop with Sandy Webster.  There is limited space, so be sure to sign up soon.  Sandy teaches at the John Campbell Folk School and other locations.  She is an amazing teacher, and you'll leave this workshop with new skills and lots of ideas.  For registration information, call the Creative Arts Guild at 706.278.0168 or see: http://www.creativeartsguild.org/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=98&vmcchk=1&Itemid=98

Building Boxes: Creative Spaces for Small Collections Instructor: Sandy Webster
Date: April 14-15, 2012
Time: 9:30 - 4 (There will be a short break for lunch.)
Workshop Description: Join published author and internationally know artist Sandy Webster for an unforgettable two-day workshop at the Creative Arts Guild.  In this workshop students will be creating boxes to house small collections as well as a handmade book for the box. This class is open for artists of any skill level and is ideal for anyone wanting to inject more creativity into their lives.
Workshop Cost: $125
Materials Fee: $20
Supply List:
students will need to bring the following:
Collection items - not too large a collection
cutting mat
break off knife
metal straight edge
glue brush
empty plastic containers
embellishments such as beads, ribbons

Because April 14th is a regularly-scheduled CBAC meeting date, we will NOT have the CBAC meeting on that date.

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CBAC members will be traveling to Brasstown, NC on Saturday, May 19, 2012 for an all-day workshop with Susi Hall.  We will be learning batik dying processes for paper, as well as the flag book structure.  The cost of $85 includes lunch.  All spaces for this workshop were filled at the last CBAC meeting, but if you are interested in attending, please e-mail nsbernhardt@gmail.com, and your name will be put on the waiting list.

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Nora Bernhardt will be teaching Seven Simple Structures, an introductory book making workshop, at Art Creations on Gunbarrel Road.
February 18, 2012 - 10:30a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
For more information, see http://www.art-creations.com/?page_id=1845

Jackie Cory will also be offering some workshops at Art Creations in the spring.  More information will be coming about those opportunities soon!

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And finally, CBAC members are invited to participate in a collaborative project.
Recently, Nora Bernhardt received a CAFE grant from Planet Altered for a project called The Book of Loving Kindness.  You can read more details about the project at www.bookoflovingkindness.blogspot.com.
To participate and have your own page added into the book, here's what you can do:

• Start with a sheet of paper 12" x 12." Please use paper, not card stock or heavy paper (the pages will be tipped into the final book, and they should turn easily with other pages in the book).
• Add your words, text, poetry, images, colors or whatever you'd like to say about acts of loving kindness.
• Bring your completed page to the February or March CBAC meeting.

Studio Time & Book Pockets

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, January 22

2:00 -5:00 p.m.

Jewish Cultural Center

5461 N. Terrace Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37411

(See driving directions on the "CBAC Meetings" tab)

This meeting will give everyone a chance to work on individual book projects that just haven’t gotten finished (we all have them!).  We will be focusing on filling the pages.  Bring blank books that you’ve made and/or books that you would like to alter. 

If you are stuck and need some creative ideas on a project, bring it along too.  We are a group of creative thinkers, and we will share ideas with each other.

Mandy Wilson will lead a demo on creating pockets in books that can be used for content and visual interest in books.

If you have created pockets in any of your own books, please bring them to the meeting to show the group. The work of others in our group is always inspiring.

We will also be starting a new project – creating our own individual pages for a community book.  Details will be provided at the meeting.

Here are the supplies you should bring with you to the meeting:

• Blank book or a book you want to alter
• Stamps and stamp pads
• Assorted papers of all sizes and colors
• Photo images or any other content you’d like to include in your book
• Glue of your choice (PVA, Sobo, rubber cement)
• Glue brush
• Scissors
• Markers and pens
• Paper towels
• Newsprint or other paper to protect your workspace

As always, everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced book artists.  If you've been thinking about attending CBAC, please come join us.