In this one and a half-day workshop, students will learn various methods of surface decoration using Korean techniques and materials. Using hanji (Korean paper), students will create a collection of samples including backed, waxed, burnished, and felted papers that can be used as book covers. On the first day, students will learn the traditional method of backing paper to make book covers. This includes a demonstration of how to prepare wheat paste for backing paper. Students will also experiment with joomchi, a Korean felting technique using colored hanji. The following day after the paper has dried, students will learn various burnishing techniques over surfaces such as a traditional carved woodblock, carved linoleum, and polymer plate. Students will leave the class with a handy portfolio of hanji samples that can be used for future projects. All basic materials will be provided, but students will have the option of purchasing additional hanji for future projects. No previous binding experience required.

Materials to Bring: None.

Workshop Fee (includes $10 materials fee): $240.00

Date & Time: Saturday, February 24, 9:30am-5:30pm AND Sunday, February 25 :: 9:30am-12:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Steph Rue

Steph Rue is an artist working primarily with handmade paper and books as her medium. She is a 2015-2016 recipient of a Fulbright Arts Research Grant to South Korea, where she studied traditional Korean bookbinding, papermaking, and printing. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from the University of Iowa Center for the Book. Her artist books and paper works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally. You can see Steph’s work on her website (www.stephrue.com).