California State University Summer Arts

Guest Artists

Drew Cameron for the first section of the course Papermaking

more information and how to apply:

https://www2.calstate.edu/SummerArts/Courses/Pages/Papermaking-And-Artist-Books.aspx

Course Coordinator Michelle Rozic

COURSE DATES

July 2 to July 15, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 30, 2018

• Learn to make handmade paper and explore concept development, language, and symbols as you transform the paper into an artist book.

• Learn rag papermaking, from cutting rags and beating fiber in a Hollander beater, to rendering pulp and forming sheets.

• See your drawings, photographs, or computer-generated imagery imbedded in paper through creating custom stencils to pulp print imagery directly into the paper as the sheets are formed.

• Explore paper manipulation techniques such as staining, cutting, and sewing, as you add to and alter your handmade paper.

• Learn handmade artist book-binding techniques as you assemble your handmade paper into books.

• Investigate concept development, including sequencing, combining image and text, and symbolism, through class discussions and individual critiques.

• Display your work in a public student showcase exhibition.

Full Course Listing for CSU Summer Arts 2018:

https://www2.calstate.edu/SummerArts/Courses/Pages/default.aspx