In this class we will explore a number of folded and simple sewing book structures as well as a variety of ways to use local dyes to print, stamp, stencil, paint and make marks on our papers and natural materials.  Bring some new adventure to your book making!  

Materials to Bring: Ruler, bone folder, scissors, natural materials you are drawn to  (leaves, branches, bark, flowers, bones, shells, beads, feathers, leather, etc.), scrap fabric, collage materials, rubber stamp images or alphabets, metal scraps, corrugated cardboard, glue stick and / or PVA, camera, notebook / sketchbook, , latex or plastic gloves, apron

Workshop Fee: $165

Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2015 :: 10:00am-4:00pm

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 | Mark Wangberg

Mark has explored Natural Materials and Dyes in the Amazon and in California and leads trips to the Amazon with his wife Connie Grauds, who has been working in the Amazon for over 21 years.

Mark Wangberg has a lifelong passion for Book Arts, including his long experience in working with acclaimed book artist Hedi Kyle.

Mark has been making artist books for more than 40 years. He holds an MFA in Book Arts and Printmaking from the University of the Artsin Philadelphia. He has taught book arts workshops across the U.S. and his work was included in Lark’s 500 Handmade Books. He founded Jack-In-The-Box Press in 1972.  He is also a published poet. 

His work has been exhibited nationally, internationally and at 23 Sandy Gallery, Water Gallery, MarinMOCA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and a solo show at RiskPress Gallery in Sebastol.  Recently he has been involved in presenting book, paste paper and marbling workshops for indigenous people in Africa and the Amazon.  

Mark has taught thousands of children and adults how to make books and teaches book arts (simple to complex binding, paste papers & marbling, etc.) as well as portfolio prep for college bound students. He also specializes in classes for teachers who want to make books in their classrooms!  Mark lives in San Rafael and Peru and teaches in the San Francisco area and the Amazon.