Beyond the Fold: Accordion and Saddle Stitch Bookmaking

Students in this workshop will learn how far they can stretch the definition of two very traditional book making forms: the accordion and the saddle stitch book. The approach to interacting with a book form can be playful and encourage curiosity of physical engagement. This course will explore different ways to engage with a viewer using structure and form. Paper weight and type will be explored when discussing book forms and structure. All book projects will be designed to exclude book board and focus on what students can create with just paper and creative folding methods. Methods of writing, image building, form building and pacing will be explored. Content can be generated with multiple methods of mixed media, drawing and printmaking. Basic monotype techniques will be explored.