2011-09 book arts roundup

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Rocky MountainChapter Board

SLC CHAIR & EVENTS

Ethan Ensign

DENVER CHAIR

Pamela Luetz

DENVER EVENTS

Sammy Lee

TREASURER

Emily Tipps

NEWLETTER EDITOR

Lang Ingalls

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Book Arts RoundupGBW RMC Quarterly Newsletter

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Dear Members,We had a delightful meeting at Toni Nelsons house in August and got to see her workshop

and tools. ank you Toni! It was decided that the November meeting will be held at Weber State University (date &time TBA). We will meet in Susan Makovs classroom in the art department. Susan will showher letterpress and bookbinding equipment, as well as printmaking equipment. It will be anopen meeting, with demonstrations of leather paring and leather types and uses. Studentsfrom WSU will be invited; as well, any and all book people are welcome.

We are still looking for a place to hold our February meeting. Let me know if you haveideas. We hope the May meeting will be at Steve Pratts workshop in Cove Fort. Additionally, I remind the membership that the national Standards of Excellence will bein SLC in 2012. Your board is putting together an exhibition to show in conjuction with theconference. It is a set book, juried exhibition. Keep an eye out for the announcement thismonth.

- Ethan Ensign [email protected]

| from the Denver ChairGreetings Members! I am thrilled to be the new co-chair of the Rocky Mountain Chapter and have the opportunityto become involved in book related events in this region. I have enjoyed membership in theChapter since moving to Colorado Springs four years ago from Dallas where I was active in

the Lone Star Chapter. As a bookbinder for almost 30 years, my greatest pleasure is spendingtime at the bench, teaching, and collaborating with other bookbinders and book artists.

We are fortunate to have a number of book arts events in the Denver area and it is my hopethat there will be some activities ahead in Colorado Springs. e Press at Colorado Collegeis a great resource (http://www2.coloradocollege.edu/library/index.php/press/press-main). AaronCohick has been the printer at the Press at Colorado College since 2010. Before coming toColorado College, he worked as a commercial letterpress printer in San Francisco and taughtat the San Francisco Center for the Book.

e exhibit, Book Craft: Deconstructing, Unhinging, Decomposing, at the Norlin Library aUniversity of Colorado, Boulder just came down on September 8th. anks to Sammy Leeand others for their work on that exhibit, and to those of you who submitted work to displayAnd a special thanks to Ginny Kilander for her contributions as past co-chair. I hope I cankeep up her good work.

- Pamela Leutz [email protected]

| from the Roundup EditorDear Members: You will notice a new format for the Roundup, as requested by a Chapter Member. Ihope that you find it legible and the information accessible. I am always open to ideas callor email anything you might suggest as an improvement! And please consider getting theRoundup in pdf format via email; it saves our chapter lots of nuggets so we can do other coothings. Your humble editor,

-Lang Ingalls [email protected]


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C L A S S E S , W O R K S H O P S & L E C T U R E S

From Content to Concept to Object , with Don Glaister & Suzanne Moore, September 26 to 30 Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org

T h e S i m p l e T h r e a d o f S e w n B o o k s , an Educators mini-workshop with Louona Tanner, October 8 Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org

Eat, Paint, Love, with Jill Berry, October 14 to 16 Valley Ridge, Wisconsin; www.jillberrydesign.com

Intermediate/Advanced Fine Binding,with Monique Lallier, October 17 to 28 Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org

Forwarding & covering of Textblocks, with Don Etherington, October 31 to November 11 Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org

P r e s s t o P o s t i n a D a y ,with Claire Taylor, November 12 Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org

Advanced Pa per Conservation, with Renate Mesmer, October 17 to 28 Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org

D e s e r t F i b e r s & o t h e r P a p e r m a k i n g W o n d e r s ,with Pam Wood, November 5 Karla Ellings Mummy Mountain Press & Paper Mill, Paradise Valley, New Mexico; events.handpapermaking.org

C a s u a l , P l a y f u l & I n v e n t i v e C a p i t a l L e t t e r s ,with Peter Thornton, November 5 & 6 Albuquerque, New Mexico; www.escribiente.org

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C o u n t e r f o r m : a J u r i e d S h o w o f U t a h B o o k w o r k , through November 4 Special Collections Gallery, J. Willard Marriott Library, 4th floor, Salt Lake City; www.bookartsprogram.org

T h e Ve t e r a n : a n O f f e r i n g o f R e v e r e n c e & R e s p e c t , November 4 to January 6

Special Collections Gallery, J. Willard Marriott Library, 4th floor, Salt Lake City; www.bookartsprogram.org

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C A L L F O R E N T R I E S

H o r i z o n 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 4 G B W Tr a v e l i n g E x h i b i t i o n Deadline for Intent to Enter: September 30

Information: www.guildofbookworkers.org

T h e D e c o r a t e d B o o k : C o n t i n u i n g a Tr a d i t i o n Deadline: October 24

Venue: Athenaeum of Philadelphia, PhiladelphiaInformation: www.philaathenaeum.org/competition.html

B i n d - O - R a m a 2 0 1 1 A r t i s t i c a l l y R e v e r s i b l e : W h e r e C o n s e r v a t i o n a n d A r t M e e t Deadline: October 31 Venue: Online

Information: http://bonefolderextras.blogspot.com/2011/02/bind-o-rama-2011-artistically.html

T h e 2 0 1 2 H e l e n Wa r r e n D e G o l y e r A w a r d f o r A m e r i c a n B o o k b i n d i n g Deadline:January 31, 2012 Venue: Bridwell Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas

Information: www.philaathenaeum.org/competition.html

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E V E N T S

A b e c e d a r i a n G a l l e r y ,Denver, through October 1 www.abecedariangallery.com Big Draw Little Drawis both an exhibition (Little Draw) featuring small scale drawings by artists from throughout the US and acommunity drawing event (Big Draw) that will culminate in magnets drawn by anyone who wishes to participate distributed throughouthe Denver area by Denvers street art team, e Magnet Mafia.

O p e n H o u s e a f t e r n o o n s a t E w i n g F a r m , Lafayette, October 1 & December 3 www.bookartsleague.org Visit the Ewing Farm, home of the Book Arts League, for Letterpress demonstrations and refreshments on one of our Open Housedays. e Autmn Open House is on Saturday, October 1, from 1 to 4 pm. e Holiday Open House si on December 3, from 1 to 4 pm.

U t a h B o o k F e s t i v a l , Salt Lake City, October 22 & the entire month of October www.utahhumanities.org is year the festival will have activities throughout the month of October (National Book Month), at venues throughout the valleyand state. Salt Lake City Book Festival Day, October 22, will feature 5 Keynote authors (TBD) with book exhibitors and a poetry slam, athe City Library.

I l l u m i n a t i n g t h e Wo r d : t h e S a i n t J o h n s B i b l e & t h e C o n t e m p l a t i v e L a n d s c a p e ,Santa Fe, October 23 to April 7, 2012 www. palaceofthegovernors.org Context New Mexico has long been noted as the Land of Enchantment, a landscape of powerful spiritual resources; a place to renew onescommitment to oneself, ones community, and to transcendent creative forces. Creativity and spirituality have been pervasive social phenomena fromthe beginning of human history; without an interest in the humanities, in personal ethics and values, as manifest in everyday life, we lose our ability tocontribute to the greater good of humanity. The humanities inform all creative expression and underscore the kinship of all peoples regardless of religioupractice. Spiritual beliefs and practices are deeply personal, while at the same time they are very often celebrated communally. Religious interpretationsare as unique as there are individuals, whether practicing in private or in sacred communities.

TheSaint Johns Bible The Bible has had enormous influence on life in New Mexico ever since it was carried into the territory over 400 yearago by explorers, soldiers, friars, and settlers from Spain. Our presentation of a modern, 21 stCentury Bible highlights the states long-held dedicationto religion, history and art. Historically, hand-written Bibles were the work of monastic communities requiring years of devotion to the craft. TheSain

Johns Bibleis being produced by lay scribes and artisans under the guidance of Benedictine monks at Saint Johns Abbey, and is truly an embodiment oartistic excellence. As a Bible, it employs ancient and contemporary theology as well as designs and symbols from cultures the world over, TheSaint JohnBibleattempts to express the divine love for humankind and all creation. Ithas been called Americas Book of Kells. This exhibit will be one of the lasttimes the pages of this masterpiece can be viewed before they are bound into book form and returned to the Abbey. TheContemplative Landscape The Contemplative Landscapefeatures black and white photographs of sacred locations or landscapes in NewMexico dedicated to ceremonial purposes, either paying tribute to an ascendant ritual authority or for the purposes of contemplation. Many of the imageexplore the idea of sacred community performing in landscape: the land, art, architecture, and people who build and populate the sacred in its variousmanifestations are all depicted in these images. The photographs complement the manuscript pages by featuring as many of the religious organizationsfrom across New Mexico as possible, including Hispanic Catholic, Sikh, Buddhist, Confucian, Hindu, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Protestant, Baptist,Methodist, to name but a few of the sacred communities represented in the state.

On Exhibit The exhibits are installed with low light both for conservation purposes and to create a contemplative environment in which toview and think about not only the objects and images one is viewing but to reflect on ones internal beliefs and guides. The vibrant pigments and gold

leaf used on the manuscript pages act as a counterpoint to the quiet black and white images of sacred people and places in New Mexico. The middle ofthe gallery contains a labyrinth. We hope that throughout the duration of the exhibition, visitors continue to seek out the solace of the gallery not only aa place for reverie but also as an invitingly quiet space to escape from the cares of the day for a few moments of contemplative reflection and meditationBoth exhibits will open on October 22, 2011. The Saint Johns Biblewill close on April 7, 2012. The Contemplative Landscapewill continue throughDecember 31, 2012.

Programming & Event ScheduleOctober 22,5 to 7 PM,VIP Receptionfor Saint Johns Bible & The Contemplative LandscapeOctober 23,2 to 4 PM, Public Lecture & Book Signing with photographer Tony OBrien & writer Christopher MerrillNovember 6,2 to 4 PM, Public lecture by Carol Neelof Colorado CollegeNovember 7,7 to 8:30 PM, Donald Jackson(lead artist for the calligraphy and artwork for Saint Johns Bible)November 18,5:30 to 7:30 PM, Public Lecture by Pat MusickNovember 19, 10 to 4, Celtic letter forms Workshop with Pat MusickDecember 4, 2 to 4 PM, Schola Cantorum & the Monks of Christ in the Desert Monastery

2012:there are several more upcoming events associated with this marvelous event; see website & future issues of the Roundup

Chapter Member Nancy Culmonealso notes Quill Cutting & Gilding demos (October 29, November 26, December 17, January 21,February 18, March 24)with herself and Paul Maurer in conjunction with this incredible event.

H a n d P a p e r m a k i n g : 2 5 t h S u r p r i s e , various location & dates events.handpapermaking.org is year Hand Papermaking celebrates its 25th anniversary. Benefit events are taking place worldwide in homes, studios, and galleriesese surprise parties are a grassroots effort to connect with old friends and reach out to newcomers. Sign up now for a party near you!

October 1,Asheville BookWorks, Asheville, North CarolinaOctober 8, the studio of Amy Richard, Gainesville, FloridaNovember 5, the studio of Karla Elling, Paradise Valley, ArizonaDecember 2, Minnesota Center for Book Arts,Minneapolis, MinnesotaDecember 5, Dieu Donn Papermill, New York, New York

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e Chicago Public Library exhibition One Book, Many Interpretations opened August 27. Rocky Mountian Chaptermembers whose work is in the show:Roberta Lavadour, Lang Ingalls, Peggy Johnston, Chapter Co-chairPamela TrainLeutz, and Madelyn Garrett.As well, the show is curated and organized every five years by Chapter MemberLesa DowdCPL Conservator, Special Collections & Preservation Department, who also showed a title. e show runs through April 15

Rocky Mountain Chapter memberJill K. Berryhas a book coming out November, (North Light Books) titled PersonaGeographies: Mapping Your Stories in Mixed Media. Available now for pre-order, see www.jillberry.com

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T E C H N I Q U E F R O M K A R E N H A N M E R , w h o g o t i t f r o m P E T E R V E H E Y E N , s h o w n o n b o o k b e l o w

Laser Printing On Leather1. Pare leather to thin onlay thickness2. Paste to tissue3. Dry flat between blotters under weight4. When fully dry, trim one edge straight this will be the leading edge into the printer5. Print desired image on paper (this will show you where to position the leather so the image prints in the desired area)6. Position leather over image on laser print7. Tape leading edge of leather to laser print with scotch tape

(use a thin tape, and adhere well so as not to get stuck in the printer)

8. Make a second laser print, this time on the paper with the leather taped to it(note: if the print is not acceptable, it may be possible to rub it off, depending on the leather used)

9. After print is cool, fix the image with a protective coating (try: Cellugel or Krylon spray [a variety of surfaces are available, glossy, satin, matte, etc.])10. Trim printed leather to desired size and proceed to use as an onlay or inlay

Book Arts RoundupGuild of BookWorkers, Rocky Mountain ChapterPost Office Box 200984Denver, Colorado 80220

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Nancy Missbach

STUDIO SALE86 West 11thAvenueDenver, Colorado 80204

October 7, noon to 7:00p.m.

October 8, 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

As many of you know, over a year ago Nancy Missbach suffered from a severe

stroke due to a malignant brain tumor. Though Nancy has made great strides in herrecovery, she will not be returning to her studio. Nancy is currently living at the St. Pauls

House in Chicago, where she can be closer to her family.

Large equipment has been priced at less than half of its value and smaller items wil

be negotiable at the sale.

Please note

that if you or your institution are interested in making an offeron the entire binding studio,

it is advisable to contact Leah Missbach Day

prior to the sale at:

[email protected]

Inventory includes Bindery Equipment, Printing & Letterpress Items, Binding Toolsand Supplies, various Miscellaneous Bindery Items; Paper, Bookcloth, Board, andvarious Miscellaneous Board & Paper Items; as well, there are many Artists Booksand Nancys library of binding-related Books and Manuals.

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1 16 x 19 press

16 x 19 press

11 x 14 x10 press, finishing presses

paper drill

Wire-O coil binder

asst cloth

40 jacques board shears

supply sampling

23 Challenge paper cutter

Tel-anima stamping pressasst tools

backer attachmenthandle letterscorner rounderasst tools/gilding

Nancy Missbach studio sale: a small sampling

Nancy Missbach

STUDIO SALE86 W. 11th AveDenver 80204

Oct. 7, noon-7p

Oct. 8, 10a-3p

CASHandCARRY

Proceeds enable hercontinued care andsupport her family.

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