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October 28, 2015
There seems to have been a flurry of interesting altered books, artists books and bookbinding activity lately in Dorset and beyond. Here's a round up:
August 01, 2015
On Saturday I took advantage of a sunny afternoon and drove down to the Purbecks to visit Corfe Castle as I'm showing some work in The Boilerhouse Gallery for Purbeck Art Weeks.
January 10, 2015
Back in October I shared news of photographer Robin Hutt's open studio exhibition Dawn and Dusk: the Fairlight End Garden Journals. Robin commissioned a series of Accordion Sketchbooks to display some of the work, combining images with handwritten text to stunning effect. Much to my regret I was unable to visit, but Robin kindly sent me some pictures of her exhibition and I'm pleased to share them here with you.
See more exquisite images in their full, utter glory at Robin's website.
And thank you to Robin for generously sharing the images here - what a treat and inspiration to see how you have used the Accordion Sketchbooks and to get a glimpse into your studio.
All images copyright © Robin Hutt, 2015.
If Robin's work has inspired you, you can buy Accordion Sketchbooks in a variety of colour ways and sizes or get in touch to discuss a bespoke commission for your project: info@boundbyhand.co.uk
Susan.
October 17, 2014
If you find yourself in or near East Sussex over the coming week you might like to visit Robin Hutt at Fairlight End, who is showing her photography work in Dawn and Dusk: the Fairlight End Garden Journals, a PhotoHastings open studio exhibition.
Robin chose my Accordion Sketchbooks to display her work: "I love your Accordion Sketchbooks because of their simplicity, the quality of the paper and their understated stylishness.... They are really helping me refine my ideas for this exhibition".
At dawn and dusk Robin Hutt has been making journeys of discovery with her camera around her 3 acre garden. Mutability and imperfection are realities, which gardeners have to embrace all the time. The work shown in this open studio shows the ways in which a photographer grapples with and conveys these elements through chance encounters as the sun comes up and goes down.
Venue: Fairlight End, Pett Road, Pett, East Sussex (opposite the Two Sawyers’ Pub) TN35 4HB
Dates: 18th and 19th October, 24th 25th and 26th October
Opening times: 11-4 pm
October 06, 2014
Save the date for the following exhibitions, Christmas fairs and artist book events where I will be exhibiting, selling and sometimes demonstrating.
Stitch & Bind Bournemouth Library for Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival: an exhibition of handmade books made by workshop participants, myself and fellow tutor Laura Joy during two recent bookbinding workshops at Artisan Studio. Runs til 24 October.
Handmade 4 Christmas at the Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton Open daily 8 November until 24th December. A wonderful collection of work from renowned local makers.
Etsy Dorset Team Christmas Fair 6 December 10-4 at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne. One of only 17 official European Etsy Christmas craft fairs, I'll be joining fellow members of the Dorset Etsy Team and I can't wait to spend the day with my fellow team members and welcome lots of local visitors. Come and say hello!
BABE: Bristol Artists' Book Event 11 - 12 April Arnolfini, Narrow Quay, Bristol. Over 100 national and international artists, publishers, presses, dealers and organisations come to BABE over the weekend to show their artists' books at this two-day event. The last BABE in 2013 was a busy weekend with 7,530 visitors! I'm looking forward to meeting up with other book artists and seeing their amazing work. I'll be there with my work in Gallery 3 on the 1st floor.
Hope to see you there!
Susan
October 06, 2014
STITCH & BIND: exhibition at Bournemouth Central Library Gallery for Arts By The Sea Festival.
Bookbinder Susan Green and artist-educator Laura Joy recently ran 1-day book making workshops at Artisan Community Art Studio in Moordown, Dorset. The result is this exhibition of a variety of interesting book forms made by workshop participants, accompanied by examples made by both Laura and Susan.
Several kinds of bindings are on display in the glass cabinets, ranging from the 15th century Longstitch with Linkstitch in both leather and vegan alternatives, the Japanese Stab Stitch, to the more unusual Concertina & Double Concertina forms, the Single & Double Pamphlet notebooks.
Most participants were new to bookbinding, some came to the workshops from a background in fine art, craft or design, and many others simply enjoy crafting or creating in their free time.
Some brought their own artwork, such as cyanotype prints, to incorporate into their books, others used a variety of handmade plant fibre papers. We also recycled pages from withdrawn library stock otherwise destined for landfill, and culled fashion and lifestyle magazines for inspiration and decorative book covers.
Stitch & Bind runs at the Gallery on Level 2 of Bournemouth Central Library until 24 October. Also on display are contemporary textiles made by workshop participants and tutor Leah Watts, including examples of patchwork and quilting, as well as sketchbooks filled with textile and stitching examples.
Tutors Laura Joy and Susan Green continue to run their 1-day workshops and are also developing a 6-week bookbinding short course to run in the Spring term at Artisan Community Art Studio.
To find out more about these book making workshops & register your interest in the short course, contact Susan Green: 07748 759 371, email susan@boundbyhand.co.uk or sign up to her newsletter.
Some images from Stitch & Bind:
Here you can see examples of Accordion fold books, also known as the Concertina fold. Some have been left blank, others digitally printed, one has been filled with mementoes from a holiday, the covers feature a map of the start and end points of the trip.Also on display are two examples of the Japanese Stab Stitch, with cyanotype prints incorporated into the front covers.
Case 2 includes some examples of the Longstitch with Linkstitch binding - these were made with synthetic PU, a vegan alternative to leather.
The Gallery area on Level 2 of the library, with textiles by workshop participants and tutor Leah Watts:
July 22, 2013
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July 16, 2013
BOUND will be showing at By The Book: an exhibition of Book Art and Illustration - a variety of work by 16 artists and makers working with, and inspired by, books and illustration. Please join us for the Private View on 1 August 6-8 pm.
It's a great opportunity to view and buy art on a bookish theme, and we'll be showing our leather journals and sketchbooks, and introducing a new range of paperback notebooks and sketchbooks in unusual binding styles.
The exhibition is at Hawthorn Contemporary Craft Gallery in Blandford Forum, Dorset and runs from 2 August - 12 October 2013.
July 05, 2013
We're pleased to announce our first stockist is Walford Mill Crafts in Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
Walford Mill is a centre for excellence for high quality craft, runs an exciting series of exhibitions throughout the year and has a superb shop always fully stocked with a huge diversity of items from 150 British designer-makers, which is where you'll find BOUND's leather Journals, Wedding Guest Books and Miniatures.
Walford Mill also runs an excellent education programme for all ages including textiles, silversmithing, printmaking, leatherwork and writing.
Their current exhibition, Don't Look Back / I Told You So, is a thought-provking examination by silversmith Chien-Wei Chang of the way in which artists influence and reflect national identity through their work.
Walford Mill Crafts is open daily with free admission: www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
April 08, 2013
We hope our list of artist's books, altered books, bookbinding and zine events and exhibitions inspires you to see some handmade book work this season.
Re-Print, Re-Make, Re-Think: an exhibition of altered books
Bournemouth Library: 5 - 29 April 2013
Fine Art students at the Arts University Bournemouth have engaged with withdrawn stock from Bournemouth central library to create new work that comments on diverse subjects including genetic modification, xenophobia, bullying and current affairs. Includes an exhibition of monoprints in response to the work. Join in with an informal workshop to celebrate the exhibition on World Book Night, 23rd April 6:30 - 9 pm. Visitors that evening can make their own work from withdrawn stock, and their altered books will be added to the display. If you'd like to take part, contact AUB Visiting Tutor Laura Joy E: LJoy@aub.ac.uk T: 07765 681 592
The Art of Walking / Insect Theatre: publication discussion
Lecture Theatre Two, TheGallery, AUB: 11 April 2013 5-7pm
Tim Edgar and David Evans discuss the themes and ideas explored in their publications: The Art of Walking: A Field Guide (Evans, ed.) and Insect Theatre, Artist Book (Edgar, with text by Hugh Raffles) at their formal launch, book signing and publication discussion. To book a place contact TheGallery E: gallery@aub.ac.uk T: 01202 363 272
BABE 2013: Bristol Artist's Book Event
Arnolfini: 20 - 21 April 2013
Browse and buy work and chat to the 80 plus artists, dealers and small presses from Bristol and around the world at this friendly and popular weekend event. For pre-bookable workshops, book surgeries and tours call the box office: 0117 917 2300
Press & Release
Phoenix Brighton: 27 April - 9 June 2013
"An oasis for the bleary-eyed, screen-scorched reader" - artists books in their multifaceted, boundary-breaking glory.
Turn The Page Artist's Book Fair
The Forum: 3 - 4 May 2013
Showcasing 50 of the most innovative book artists from the UK and abroad with a programme of events including poetry readings, storytelling and Dolores, the artist's books Citroen bookmobile.
An Inventory of Al-Mutanabbi Street
The John Rylands Library: to 29 July 2013
A reassembly of reading material lost in the 2007 bombing of al-Mutanabbi Street, the heart of Baghdad's literary community. 260 plus works from international book artists reflecting the strength and fragility of books. Build-a-book workshop led by Guy Begbie on 26 April 1 - 4pm for adults and teenagers 16+
By The Book: an exhibition of illustration and book art
Hawthorn Contemporary Craft Gallery: 1 August - 12 October 2013
An exhibition by artists, illustrators and craftspeople whose work uses books or illustration as material, inspiration or both. Includes 2D and 3D work.
BOUND will be exhibiting at By The Book.
To list your event here, please email info@boundbyhand.co.uk
We update this list regularly and will publish an AW13 listing later this year.