Book Arts and Papermaking
Book Arts and Papermaking offers both traditional and explorative classes at all levels in papermaking, bookbinding, decorative paper techniques and letterpress printing. Papermaking and Book Arts classes are held in the Picante Paper and Book Arts Studios, located on the second floor of the Santikos Building.
Materials List
Classes not listed here will either have required materials in the class description, discuss needed materials during the first class, or the materials will be supplied.
Class details (meeting times, tuition, etc.) are listed below.
Book Art Class Notes
Studio Note: Students who are currently registered for an on-campus book art or papermaking class will be allowed open studio access. They will need to sign up in advance. times will be discussed in class. No outside studio time will be permitted at this time.
Registration Information - Summer 2023
Classes are open-enrollment to the community. Class registration is a simple process. Read 'How to Register' below to get started. Click here to view all registration policies and guidelines, including information on payments, class withdraws and cancellations, refunds, and more.
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Registration - Friends
Registration is closed. To become a Friend, view benefit levels or sign-up to receive notification.
Opens April 11
8:00am
Registration - Community
Registration is closed. Fill out the sign-up form to recieve notification when registration opens.
Opens April 18
8:00am
Book Arts Classes - Spring 2023
Course Description
Learn to stitch a four-hole stab binding, yotsume toji, along with other binding variations (tortoise shell, hemp leaf and kangzi) using traditional Japanese tools and Japanese paper. Discussion about the history of papermaking in Japan including the hand printed papers of Chiyogami and Katazomi-shi. Students will experience first hand the traditional way to back paper or cloth for the cover, learn traditional folding techniques for the inner binding threads or kayori, and how to fold the pouch-like pages with a bamboo folder.
Instructor
Lindsay Nakashima
Dates
Sat, Apr 1 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location
Droste Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
1
Tuition - Regular
$165
Tuition - Friends
$150
Book Arts Classes - Summer 2023
Course Description
Learn the basic construction, techniques, and terminology associated with bookbinding. Students will make several different types of books, such as a saddle stitch, leporello, and Japanese binding. Students will get to then take what they’ve learned and create a custom book covers using various materials and adhesives. Students will leave with small books demonstrating different binding techniques and one larger creation of their choice. Includes some materials; please see website for a materials list.
Instructor
Jamie Harrison
Dates
Sat, Jun 17 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location
Droste Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
1
Tuition - Regular
$140
Tuition - Friends
$125
Papermaking Classes - Summer 2023
Course Description
Get your feet wet in this introductory class and explore what handmade paper is all about. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the papermaking process from breaking down fibers to creating paper pulp, adding color to the paper pulp, and using stencils and vails to create paper samples to take home. Includes all materials. NOTE: Papermaking is a wet process; please dress accordingly, closed-toed & non-slip shoes should be worn. Water-proof aprons are available. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch.
Instructor
Lacey Mills
Dates
Sat, June 10 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location
Picante Paper Studio | Santikos Building
Sessions
1
Tuition - Regular
$140
Tuition - Friends
$125
Course Description
Studio Rental provides shared studio work time to those experienced in printmaking or papermaking. Renters must have a good understanding of the print/paper equipment and studio protocol; no materials or instruction will be available during this time; renters must supply their own inks, pigments, paper, and linters. Prerequisite: Individuals must email Lacey Mills at lacey.mills@utsa.edu for approval prior to registering and must have successfully completed several printmaking or papermaking classes.
Instructor
Lacey Mills
Flohr Print Studio
Jun 2 - Aug 6
Fri, 9:00am – 4:00pm | Sat & Sun 11:00am – 4:00pm.
Letterpress and Paper Studio
Jun 2 - Aug 6
Days and times to be arranged
Tuition - Regular
$295
Tuition - Friends
$280
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