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.