July 2011 Events
Of Interest
6.2.11 - 7.31.11 | Puget Sound Book Artists Exhibition
The exhibit, curated by MalPina Chan and Lucia Harrison, showcases the work of members of the newly formed Puget Sound Book Artists organization. The opening reception where the public can meet the artists will be on Thursday June 2 from 4:30 to 6:30. The exhibit runs through July 31, 2011. “The interdisciplinary art form of the book as Read more...
BAG Lecture
July 14, 2011 | Fiber and Textiles from Scratch
Velma Bolyard will take you along on a visual journey of her practice in the harvesting of fiber, the making of textiles, both functional and decorative, and the materiality of textile design. She will speak about harvesting and dyeing and making thread, cloth and paper, and her work in artists' books. At her mill Wake Robin she makes man Read more...
Of Interest
July 17, 2011 | Book Arts at the Henry performance
As part of a series of small exhibitions at the Henry Gallery from the Book Arts Collection, University of Washington Libraries, Sandra Kroupa, Book Arts and Rare Book Curator will be "performing" selected artists' books in 4 one hour presentations. First performance is Sunday July 17 at 2:00. Please come join us! Read more...
Of Interest
July 23-24, 2011 | Papermaking with Plants workshop
This two-day workshop taught by papermaker and textile artist Velma Bolyard will introduce you to the fascinating world of making paper from plants. We will discuss characteristics of fiber producing plants and what makes a plant viable for papermaking. Using locally accessible plants, you will learn how to cook and beat them, and then Read more...