In this one-day workshop students will learn to make paste papers and gain knowledge about their tradition in book arts. One of the oldest decorated papers used by bookbinders, a distinctive quality of paste paper is its 3-dimensional pattern and design. This is achieved when colored paste is applied to the paper and a pattern is made in the paste. As the paper dries, the paste leaves a slightly 3-D pattern on a 2-dimensional surface. In this course participants will learn to make paste and add pigments to acheive the desired color for the paper they are working on. The instructor will also demo a variety ways to make patterns, as well as the tools for pattern making; students will then be able to jump in and test these methods out for themselves. Paste papers can be used for 3-D bowls, folded books, book covers, book end sheets, collage, illustrations, and wrapping paper. Students will leave with at least 10-20 pieces of paste paper during this workshop.

Materials to Bring: Notebook for taking notes; instructor will provide all other supplies.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $175.00

Date & Time: Sunday, August 21, 2016 :: 10am-5pm

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 | Bettina Pauly

Bettina is living in San Francisco as a book artist and working as a letterpress printer with Kim Vanderheiden at Painted Tongue Studios, Oakland, California. She teaches workshops at the San Francisco Center for the Book, the Academy of Art University and O’Hanlon Center for the Arts. She loves books and boxes both as physical objects and as containers of meaning. She is interested in a variety of folded, sewn and woven structures in which she can incorporate her printing.

Past Student Reviews:

 "The instructor was very personable and walked us through every step. I never felt lost."

"My favorite part of the course was the hands-on teaching and individual attention."

"What I liked most about this workshop was Bettina's enthusiasm, the finished product, and the quality of instruction."