Go See Booked 11!

 Just to give you an idea of what there is to see...

but seeing in a photo...

is NOT...

like experiencing in person...

You have to go!!




Photo credit: Janet Ducote

Booked 11 Opens With a Crowd!

On Saturday, March 1st, BAR held its opening reception for Booked 11.  Everyone enjoyed looking at the books created by the members.  There were 65 works, by 37 artists.  So much to see!

The variety in form was wonderfully intriguing - from the shape one typically thinks of for a book, to books which belong on the wall, to one which lights a room, to others which are really rather sculptures, to one which is interactive, to...  I think you get the picture!

And of course there was food to help celebrate!

Congratulations to BAR for putting on a great show - the 11th year for this annual show.  Also, a big "Thank you" to Liz Demaree for chairing the committee, and to the BAR members who helped do the work.



Photo credits: Karen McDermott

More Photos from Booked 11 Installation!

Lots of BAR members hard at work...

Just a peek at what is in store for us to enjoy...

See you there!


Photo credit: Vicki Parker

Booked 11 Exhibit to Open on Monday!!

BAR members have been working very hard this past week in preparation for their upcoming exhibit, "Booked 11", at the Pierro Gallery, in South Orange, New Jersey.

The exhibit is open to the public beginning Monday, February 24th, with the Opening Reception on Saturday, March 1st.  (For address and times, please see the previous post.)

BAR's members have devoted many hours and a lot of energy to creating their pieces.  I encourage you all to come and celebrate the opening and see the show. You will be amazed!


Picture credit: Elisa Kessler Caporale

ANNOUNCING BOOKED 11!

  

ART TALK: CRAFT POWER with Miriam Schaer, 2014

Miriam Schaer presenting CRAFT POWER: Enhancing Women's Rights Through the Practice of Traditional Arts

Karen McDermott shares the photos and this:

Yesterday Miriam Schaer joined us for ART TALK.  We started with lunch, and because many of you asked, it was provided by Claudia’s Creative Catering in Maplewood. Wonderful. We than settled down to hear Mimi’s talk of her experiences working with groups of women in the Republic of Georgia. Mimi, it was informative, certainly enlightening , and it was a real pleasure to have you in our midst again.

Enjoy the photos everyone!

Karen, Benita, Zawadi, Miriam, and Shimoda

Picture credit: Karen McDermott

Art Talk Luncheon with Artist & Educator Miriam Schaer

Please join BAR for an ART TALK LUNCHEON

CRAFT POWER: 

Enhancing Women’s Rights Through the Practice of Traditional Arts

Tuesday, January 14, 11:30 – 2:00 pm

The Baird, 5 Mead St. South Orange NJ 07079 

Artist and educator Miriam Schaer will describe her unique craft-based project in the Republic of Georgia, where she traveled last year with two colleagues from Columbia College Chicago. Working in Georgia’s agricultural Kakheti region, the trio brought together groups of women for a series of workshops in artists’ books and personal storytelling using the medium of handmade felt, an indigenous Georgian craft.

$15 BAR members, $20 non-members

Reservations are required for your catered lunch:

call 973-761-7151, or email bookartsroundtable@gmail.com by January 1.

Please send a check made out to the Book Arts Roundtable before January 5th,

to Pat Pacheco, 60 Lindbergh Blvd. Teaneck, NJ 07666

November Is a 2 For 2 Swap!

Cynthia Weiss, Paula Ehrich & Mary Ann Russo draw their numbers.

Bring a book in a brown paper lunch bag, and go home with one from a fellow member!  That's what BAR members did at the November meeting.  As you put your bag on the table, you pull a number for your turn to choose.  Members could swap for up to two books.

The table is so plain, yet the surprises those bags hold...

Shari Seltzer talks about the book she made for the Swap.

Suzie Tuchman shares a book she pulled from the table.

Members hear about the books from the makers, as well as the receivers.

Cynthia Weiss & Ronni Pressman hold up Pocket Book, made by Suzie Tuchman.

The next 2 For 2 Swap is held at BAR's May meeting.  Won't you participate?

Picture credit: Janet Ducote

Book Arts Roundtable Presents Holiday Sale and Workshops!

Saturday, December 7
10:00 – 3:00

THE BAIRD
5 Mead Street
South Orange, New Jersey

The Sale:
Handmade Books, Paper Art, Cards, Photographs, Unique Quilted Items, 
Glass Art, Scarves, Jewelry

and more for your holiday gift giving.


The Workshops and Make and Takes:

Paper Art to make at the BAR holiday Sale.

Karen McDermott will teach you how to make the Little Box at 1:00
(see below to sign-up for this workshop)

Joe Reilly will teach you how to make this Big Bank Book at 11:00.
(see below to sign-up for this workshop)

After shopping, stop by the FREE Make and Take tables and have a BAR member assist you in making an Ornament, a Paper Wallet or a Star Book. (Tip: the small ball ornament above fits beautifully in the little box made in the 1:00 Box workshop. Two gifts in one! The paper wallet is perfect for gift cards and a gift of money.)

Workshops for adults:

11:00 – 12:00: Joe Reilly and the Big Bang Book – Express your sentiments with a bang! This magical book structure helps get your message across with feeling!

1:00 – 2:00: Karen McDermott and the  Photo Box / Gift Box - A delightful little box made with patterned cardstock. Great for school pictures through the years or a quick look at the year in photos.

                                                                                            

Fee: $5 for each workshop. Please bring pencil, scissors, mat knife, ruler and cutting mat. All materials provided. Space is limited.

You must reserve a spot for the workshops by contacting the Roundtable at bookartsroundtable@gmail.com or calling Karen McDermott at 973-761-7151

And Don't Miss the Door Prize!!

Win a beautiful paper art piece 
crafted by BAR member Joe Reilly!!

Picture credit: Karen McDermott

Non-Toxic Paper Lithography with Patricia Cudd

A page from one of Pat Cudd's small books, Bride.  It was made using paper lithography.

From another of Pat's small books, Family.

On Saturday, October 12, Patricia Cudd led the Book Arts Roundtable in a 4 hour workshop on paper lithography.  She began with a brief overview of lithography history:  The first print was done with a stone plate, next came metal plates, then polyester & paper plates.  Pat showed us some wonderful examples of her paper lithography, many of which she bound into very cool small books.  She also bound her experimentation with papers and inks etc, so her results would all be in one place.  And they made more cool books!

Pat shows us one of her aluminum plates.

After the brief introduction, we moved to the studio and got down to business:

Coating the paper plate with gum arabic.

Putting ink on the palette and getting the right consistency.

Inking the plate, with just the right touch.

At the press.

Those of us attending had a wonderful time and we learned a lot!  Thank you Patricia!





Picture credit: Janet Ducote