SCULPTURAL Book Making, anyone game for a class . . . Options

[foutfolk]

Drawspace Forum Friends,
I have been thinking of hosting/teaching a sculptural book-making class here. Since Sculptural book making has many faces, I wanted to introduce it and begin by walking through making a journal. This journal would be easy to make with relatively NO cost involved. It is the kind of project that can be finished in an hour or so, and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. I have two that I just recently made, (one for sale on my etsy account) and the other I use for ATC card collecting.

I am wanting to know how many of you would be interested in walking through a book making process with me so that I can get a feel for how I can host/teach a class using this forum.

A little history . . . I am an ART teacher in the public school system teaching middle school students. I have taught almost every subject, every grade level, and even tutored ESl students from Korea and China while living in Los Angeles. I have an undergraduate degree in art with an emphasis in commercial illustration that I got back in 87. I went on to receive a M.Ed. in Cross-Cultural Teaching that I did mostly in classes, but finished up long distance online.

This online class would help me to start the process without a huge comittment on either yours or my part and would give me some experience to help tailor subsequent classes.

Please let me know what you think. If you would like to see the journal I am talking about you can visit my etsy account and view it. The address is gfout.etsy.com

Here's an thumbnail image to view as well.

garth

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[oliverandjazz]

sure..what do we need for materials to get started? I shall start gathering

[Jangra]

me too

[foutfolk]

sure..what do we need for materials to get started? I shall start gathering

To begin with, three materials and some tools.

Materials: 2 cardboard pieces. I like to use the type of cardboard that is shipped with tissue paper, or the ones inside new shirts you buy at the mall

Next you use paper of your choice. I use a 80lb drawing paper that I buy in 18 x 24 sheets. Any paper will do though.

Hemp cord for binding. You can also use recycled string, yarn, or cord that is extra.

Tools: Single hole punch. I use a small hole punch. The hole is around a 16th of an inch
One Upholstery needle for sewing. Wal-mart has a pack of different sizes for less than a dollar.
Ruler
Xacto blade knife

[foutfolk]

me too

Great. This will be fun!

[oliverandjazz]

cool..so are you going to give a few days for ppl to sign up? I have all those supplies..I do have to find my hole punch though..hmmmmm...its been a while since i last seen that lil bugger.

[foutfolk]

cool..so are you going to give a few days for ppl to sign up? I have all those supplies..I do have to find my hole punch though..hmmmmm...its been a while since i last seen that lil bugger.

You're hilarious!

I guess I'll give it a day or two. I am not sure how it normally works, seems like I just wait it out and see who joins in. However, I think as long as one person is interested the information is all the same. I'll see by the end of day tomorrow and then ask you for your input as to begin or not.

[Steaders]

This looks good, count me in, no Art classes this week (I sound like a student) as it's what we call Half Term in the UK. Actually it's when the schools all close to give the poor little darlings a break

Any way count me in

John GOB

[paulette4]

I'm in!
I'll have to shop tomorrow, today is a holiday here.

[foutfolk]

So . . . that's five of us thus far. Consensus time. Do we want to wait a day or two to let others in on it or should we start Tuesday? Whatever works best for all involved.

In addition, since this is my first try at teaching in this forum, I am going to experiment ALOT with ways to get information and images out. You can help with feedback on what works best, and what doesn't.

[oliverandjazz]

That depends on how big you would like your first lil class to be..we have plenty to start whenever you are ready, but paulette still needs to pick up some things so maybe tomorrow pm would be better..I'll keep checking to see what you decide to do.

[foutfolk]

This is a test. I uploaded a WORD doc. and am checking to see what it does!

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[oliverandjazz]

nope....i cant open it..well i can open it but it is just a bunch of characters and shapes...gobbledy gook

[foutfolk]

nope....i cant open it..well i can open it but it is just a bunch of characters and shapes...gobbledy gook

Kay,

Right click the title and click "save file as"

You will have a choice in saving it. Leave the title the same, or rename it if you want, and make sure the lower box "save as type" says Microsoft Word Document. That worked for me.

[foutfolk]

Kay,

Right click the title and click "save file as"

You will have a choice in saving it. Leave the title the same, or rename it if you want, and make sure the lower box "save as type" says Microsoft Word Document. That worked for me.

Sorry, it is "save link as" not "save file as"

[oliverandjazz]

ok..thank you ..i have it now..

[foutfolk]

Now that I know that works, I am putting together a small POWERPOINT presentation to upload. I think I want to give the information through other programs that I can write out and then use the forum for feedback, questions, and comments. And of course pictures!

I have the next set of directions written out, and I will wait till tomorrow evening to post it. This will give the others a chance to get the materials and read the introduction. I just remembered that I did not list a ruler as a tool needed. OOOOOPS.

[foutfolk]

Now that I know that works, I am putting together a small POWERPOINT presentation to upload. I think I want to give the information through other programs that I can write out and then use the forum for feedback, questions, and comments. And of course pictures!

I have the next set of directions written out, and I will wait till tomorrow evening to post it. This will give the others a chance to get the materials and read the introduction. I just remembered that I did not list a ruler as a tool needed. OOOOOPS.

[Steaders]

Garth

Download worked for me, just double clicked it and it launched in a new window which enabled "Save as" to save it to my hard drive.

I will get the materials together tonight ready to start.

If you look at my profile you will see that I am a bit of an old geezer. However I remember one of the projects in my school day art classes was book making, I don’t think they do it these days because you can by note books etc for a few pence. I don't remember to much about the detail but I enjoyed tremendously. So, looking forward to this a lot.

Regards John

[foutfolk]

Old Geezer,

I am glad you joined. Making books is not threatening and quite useful. I never had bookmaking in school, and now I really enjoy making them. My students at school are currently working on them. It is a way to get in Three dimensional work that is somewhat functional.

Tonight I will upload the first set of directions then give a day for everyone to finish that part. It should only take a few minutes to do it. Then we will bind it together. That will take a little more explaining.

Once again, I am glad you joined in my DEBUT class.

garth

Garth

Download worked for me, just double clicked it and it launched in a new window which enabled "Save as" to save it to my hard drive.

I will get the materials together tonight ready to start.

If you look at my profile you will see that I am a bit of an old geezer. However I remember one of the projects in my school day art classes was book making, I don’t think they do it these days because you can by note books etc for a few pence. I don't remember to much about the detail but I enjoyed tremendously. So, looking forward to this a lot.

Regards John