This 1 day intensive course focuses on showcasing the students’ visual collection of natural curiosities in a truly one of a kind enclosure structure. We will concentrate on presenting small treasures in this book/box combination structure. Works will include a unique hardcover book with frame and inset decorative panel. Using an assemblage of historic illustrations, found objects, altered book components and natural artifacts, students will explore boundless possibilities for adding found/handmande materials and written content.

Materials to Bring: 

• Notebook and pen to take notes.
• Scissors, xacto, 12” ruler, pencil, glue brush, bone folder
• Found objects and natural materials 1” or less in thickness 

Workshop Fee: $200

Date & Time: Saturday, September 12, 2015 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

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 | Rhiannon Alpers

Rhiannon Alpers, has an MFA in Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago and a BA in Book Arts from UCSB. She has taught college courses at Academy of Art University, Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, Columbia College Chicago, Santa Reparata School of Art in Florence, Italy. She has taught workshops Contemporary Jewish Musuem, Kala Printmaking Institute, Filoli Gardens Estate, Center for Book and Paper in Chicago, Paper Source stores in Chicago and San Francisco, and at her own studio in the Mission District. She is a papermaker, letterpress printer and book artist.

Past Student Reviews:

"Wonderful instructor, extremely helpful and generous with time and supplies."

"Really appreciate her willingness to think about alternatives."

"Rhiannon is very patient and knowledgeable. Very good at pacing and making sure students are on track and not feeling left behind. Great handouts, too. “