Today I attended a book arts Jam sponsored by BABA (Bay Area Book Artist). This is a loosely organized group of artists who support one another in all aspects of creating books. The Jam is a behind the scenes look at all the creative processes that are used by book artist. I went with a friend who is very much into book making, and who has helped me with book binding in the past. It is held in a beautiful part of the bay area down near Stanford University. There were several demonstrations on different types of binding techniques, print making, and a lecture on mail art. But my heart was into shopping today. I enjoyed the exhibitors the best and spent most of my time with them. There were lovely displays of hand made books, and I bought a small leather one filled with watercolor paper. There was a woman selling old ledgers, her prices were very reasonable and I bought 3 of them I could not decide which one I liked best. I plan to convert them to lovely journals filled with watercolor paper-with my friends help of course. It was a successful day.
so glad you had a good day...your photos are divine!!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounded like a wonderful event. Wish we were closer would have love to been there....I had a a great fine today. Stopped at a garage sale and a woman was selling books, more books than you can imagine (maybe not your mom probably has more. Well it was at the end and she said i could fill a box for 2 dollars. I got old sheet music and tons of books. So guess we both had a great day.
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Wow, Lorrie, I wish we had events like that here - it sounds so awesome and interesting. Especially as I just made my first - a small journal - two weeks ago. Glad you had a good time!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time. Can't wait to see what you do with your new goodies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun event full of inspiration. I can't wait to see your journals.
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