SFCB Announces 2012 Imprint Artist in Residence Paolo Salvagione!
A great article in the SF Chronicle, Sunday, February 5, 2012: S.F. Center for the Book brings letterpress alive. Check it out!
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From traditional typesetting to experimental book binding, our workshops offer exciting experiences for all ages and skill levels! Check our weekly e-mail newsletter for information on upcoming workshops, public events, and exhibitions.
FEATURED WORKSHOP
French Link Stitch
Sunday, May 20
9:30am-5:30pm
$130
The French (or herringbone) link stitch book has an exposed spine where the twisted pattern is visible. The sewing is elegant and attention-grabbing. In this workshop, we will create a softcover sample books.
EXPLODING THE CODEX EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
Friday/ June 15/ 6-8pm/ FREE
SFCB is proud to announce its summer exhibition in the Austin/Burch Gallery, Exploding the Codex, a group show featuring the works of over 40 book artists from the collection of Mary Austin, curated by Daisy Carlson.
AN EVENING WITH VISITING BOOKBINDERS MICHAEL BURKE AND DOMINIC RILEY
Thursday/ July 19/ 6-8pm/ FREE
Join us for a lively illustrated talk from visiting bookbinders Michael and Dominic, as they conclude their summer of teaching at SFCB.
NOW SHOWING IN THE AUSTIN/BURCH GALLERY
Left to Chance: The Accidental Book Art/ Through May 11, 2012
This exhibition explores questions of chance in the book arts. This invitational exhibition showcases new and old work by book artists who use technology as well as hybrids that combine old and new technologies in innovative ways.
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