The next meeting of the Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative will be on Sunday, January 22, 2012. This is the 4th Sunday of the month, not our customary 3rd Sunday meeting. More details will be posted here soon.
A new book arts group is forming in Atlanta! The Atlanta Book Arts Collective (ABAC) will hold its first meeting on January 8th. For details, go to www.atlantabookarts.blogspot.com. We wish them great success and look forward to partnership activities soon!
Art Creations in Chattanooga will be offering two introductory book making classes in February. Check them out at www.art-creations.com
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
November Update
The next CBAC meeting will be on January 22, 2012 at the Jewish Cultural Center. Check back at this site later for information about the January meeting. We will NOT have a meeting in December.
In early 2012, Art Creations will be offering a variety of workshops, including a couple book making classes, at its new Hamilton Place location. Check out the schedule at: http://www.art-creations.com/?page_id=1841
There were some wonderful creations at our very first book exchange! If you didn't participate this year, plan to be a part of it next year. Here are a few photos....
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| Wade's pod |
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| Wade's pod, opened |
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| Ava's hand crocheted, butterfly bound book |
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| Ava's book, top view |
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| Leslie's liquid sculpey cover |
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| Arlene's hanging lotus book |
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| Arlene's lotus book, opened |
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| Nora's coptic bound book with gelatin print |
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| Nora's book, spine view |
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| Karen's batiked paper accordion book |
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| Leslie's pop-up book |
Monday, October 17, 2011
November 20th - Book Exchange at our New Location
Join us 2:00-5:00 p.m. for the Sunday, November 20th CBAC meeting at:
Jewish Cultural Center
5461 North Terrace Drive
Chattanooga TN 37411
For driving directions, see the "CBAC Meetings" tab on this website.
At this meeting, we will be doing our very first "Handmade Book Exchange." All you have to do is bring a handmade book that you have created. Be sure to sign your name in your book...we all know that art is worth much more if it is hand-signed by the artist! Bring your book in a plain brown paper bag.
All bags will be numbered, and then we will draw numbers. You will take home a one-of-a-kind handmade book by one of the fine book artists in our group.
Participation in the Book Exchange is optional, but if you don't bring one of your own books, you don't get to take home one of the fabulous creations that will be brought by other group members.
This meeting will be a great opportunity to see the amazing work that is happening in Chattanooga!
We will probably have a little extra time, so there will also be short demos on making small boxes from dollar bills and from paper. These can come in handy for the holidays.
Box bottom
Jewish Cultural Center
5461 North Terrace Drive
Chattanooga TN 37411
For driving directions, see the "CBAC Meetings" tab on this website.
At this meeting, we will be doing our very first "Handmade Book Exchange." All you have to do is bring a handmade book that you have created. Be sure to sign your name in your book...we all know that art is worth much more if it is hand-signed by the artist! Bring your book in a plain brown paper bag.
All bags will be numbered, and then we will draw numbers. You will take home a one-of-a-kind handmade book by one of the fine book artists in our group.
Participation in the Book Exchange is optional, but if you don't bring one of your own books, you don't get to take home one of the fabulous creations that will be brought by other group members.
This meeting will be a great opportunity to see the amazing work that is happening in Chattanooga!
We will probably have a little extra time, so there will also be short demos on making small boxes from dollar bills and from paper. These can come in handy for the holidays.
Bring the following supplies with you to the meeting:
- Two crisp dollar bills
- 8 sheets of colored, decorative or origami paper, cut to 6" x 6"
(4 of one color, 4 of another coordinating color or pattern is good)
If you'd like to look at a couple tutorials for the origami boxes in advance, use the following links:
Box bottom
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October 16 - Making Book Covers Using Wax Resist - at a NEW LOCATION!
Join us at the next Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative meeting
at our NEW LOCATION:
Sunday, October 16, 2011
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Jewish Cultural Center
5461 N. Terrace Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37411
at our NEW LOCATION:
Sunday, October 16, 2011
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Jewish Cultural Center
5461 N. Terrace Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(For driving directions, see the "CBAC Meetings" tab on this website)
Jackie Cory will be demonstrating wax resist techniques on different types of paper that can be used for book covers.
The materials used in this demonstration will be: gloss card stock & several other types of paper, cut rite waxpaper, stamping dye inks, white or clear crayons, clear wax candle, sizzix, cuttlebug or fiskers texture plates & press machine. If you have any of these items, please bring them, although Jackie will have lots of supplies, enough for everyone to make multiples. She will also have an ironing station, iron, brown bags and printed instructions, and a starter kit for everyone.
If possible, please do bring the following supplies:
- Plastic to cover workspace
- Brayer
- Cosmetic sponges
- Usual supplies for bookmaking
As always, don't forget to bring any of your own book creations to show to the group... so we can inspire each other!
As always, don't forget to bring any of your own book creations to show to the group... so we can inspire each other!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
September 18 - Variations on the Long Stitch
Join us at the September 18, 2011 CBAC meeting...
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Create Here
55 East Main Street
Chattanooga, TN
We will be doing a variation of the Long Stitch through a Slotted Wrap Cover.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Create Here
55 East Main Street
Chattanooga, TN
We will be doing a variation of the Long Stitch through a Slotted Wrap Cover.
For those who are interested, you'll also have the opportunity to try out a variation that incorporates a buttonhole stitch, that forms a "bead" which tightens the cover wrapping and gives a decorative border.
We will probably have sufficient time for everyone to make a couple books.
Please bring the following supplies:
- Cover material - heavyweight cardstock or watercolor paper, with a weight similar to the cover of a paperback book. Feel free to decorate, paint or embellish (you can even sew on fabric) your cover material in advance. For each book you plan to make, bring a sheet for the cover measuring 5-1/2" x 9-1/2". If you want to turn in the covers to give your book more weight, bring a longer sheet measuring 5-1/2" x 18"+.
- Pages - for each book, at least 20 sheets of paper, cut to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (this is half of a regular 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper). Bring different colors, if you want to experiment using color variations along the exposed spine.
- Binder's needle (these needles have a duller point than regular needles)
- Waxed linen thread (if you don't have this, we will have plenty to share)
- Awl
- Scissors
- Utility knife
- Self-healing cutting mat
And don't forget to bring any of your own book creations to show to the group... so we can inspire each other!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Jewish Cultural Center Showcases Handmade Books and Book Arts
From now through October 6, 2011, the Jewish Cultural Center will be presenting "In Other Words,"an exhibition of the work of 10 contemporary book artists. The JCC is located at 5461 North Terrace, and is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday .
For more information about the exhibition and the artists, see http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/aug/21/in-other-words-jewish-cultural-center-handmade/
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Coptic Binding Demo - August 21
The Chattanooga Book Arts Collaborative will meet:
Sunday, August 21, 2011
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Create Here
55 East Main Street
Chattanooga TN
All levels, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to attend.
At the August meeting, we will learn how to do 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:
If you don't have waxed linen thread, there will be plenty to share at the meeting.
If you have any questions, please email Nora at nsbernhardt@gmail.com.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Create Here
55 East Main Street
Chattanooga TN
All levels, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to attend.
At the August meeting, we will learn how to do 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- 5-1/2" h x 4-1/2"w each
- Paper for the 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.
If you have any questions, please email Nora at nsbernhardt@gmail.com.
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