BOOKED 9 Opening

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Booked 9 got off to an excellent start this year. The weather was cooperative and a large group of attendees enjoyed seeing the show and hearing a lecture and slide show by mixed media guru, Sherrill Kahn

The reception was humming with artists and friends and patrons connecting with one another and discussing the many books.

Three books were awarded the prestigious Newark Library purchase prize.

The winners were Debbie Livingston's book, Remarkable People I met in Sierra Leone, Barbara Scharf Lehrhoff's book, Hope, and Anne Duschanko Dobek's piece, Travel Wallet

Maplewood artist and BAR member, Chuck Miley, will be reading from his new book, Zombie Christmas Trees on Saturday, March 24th. The book is set in the South Orange area!

The gallery will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays till the end of March. (see earlier post for hours) I find weekdays are wonderful for viewing the books in a more meditative way than could be done at the opening. There is a lot of depth to this show and it takes time to take it all in.

It was a particular joy to see Benita out and about!

And, I do think the food offerings were excellent, even though I was on the food committee and might be biased.

Book Arts and More Holiday Sale

COME TO THE ROUNDTABLE

AND MAKE SOME MAGIC

Join the Book Arts Roundtable at the Baird for a little holiday magic on

Saturday December 10

Shop, Meet, Create and Greet During This One Day Only Sale

At the Baird Arts Holiday Workshops

11:00 – 4:00

What a perfect way to meet the artists and ask questions about their work. The informal relaxed atmosphere in the gallery will take some of the stress out of the shopping experience and help us all to feel the real spirit of giving and sharing. Members of the BAR will be selling their handmade books, journals, cards, prints, handmade paste papers, marbled papers, paper art and more in the Pierro Gallery at the Baird.

Many of our artist members are professional in other areas, so you will see exquisite beaded jewelry, baskets, clothing with hand printed images, wonderful little books and paper items to fit all occasions.

Album making workshop for adults: 2:00 – 2:45 ( you must register for both workshops)

While you are in the gallery, take some time to sit and learn to make an album, perfect for gift giving. All materials will be supplied to make this 6” x 6” book with pockets to hold a page of poetry, a collection of photographs for a relative or friend or a record of memories.

Great Things come in Small Packages: Accordion Book Workshop: 3:00 – 3:45

This little 3” x 3” book is a treasure. Learn to fold a strip of paper into a perfect accordion and then embellish the pages with seasonal rubber stamps, nature inspired stamps etc. Write your text with pen or colored pencil. Or use paper punches and make a counting book for the little one on your shopping list. You can design the strip first and then fold for a more serendipitous feel as you turn the pages. Finish it with a hard cover and ribbon.

The Baird Arts Holiday Workshops start at 12:00. Go to the Baird site to register for all workshops.

The Book Arts Roundtable Sale and More starts at 11:00 in the Pierro Gallery.

Card images by Diane Gerard http://stationeryobjects.com/index.php

Booked 8

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Booked 8 Exhibition opens

Booked 8 has finally opened!
Rescue/Reveal at the Pierro Gallery at the Baird in South Orange, NJ
Friday, April 15 to Saturday, May 21.
Gallery hours: 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Opening Reception: Thursday, April 14, 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Scheduled Book and Paper Art Demonstrations:
Sat. April 16 at 1:00pm Cynthia Weiss will do Trace Monotype.
Sun. April 17 at 12noon Joe Reilly demonstrates Coptic Binding.
Wed. April 20 at 12noon Dolores Fish will show how to do the Icicle Stitch.
Thur. April 21 at 1:00pm Paula Ehrich will demonstrate how to make an Accordion Spine Book.
Thur. April 28 at 12noon Debbie Livingston will run a session on making pop-up cards.
Sat. April 30 at 1:00pm Benita Wolffe will show how to do Long Stitch Binding.
Wed. May 4 at 12noon Elisa K. Caporale will demonstrate Knotless Netting.
Sat. May 7 at 1:00pm Sam Forlenza will show how to make an Accordion Spine Book.
Wed. may 11 at 11:00am Ann Vollum with demonstrate Caterpillar Stitch with Beads.
Sat. May 14 at 1:00pm Joan Bess will demonstrate Monoprint with Gel Printing Plate.

The Baird
5 Mead Street
South Orange, NJ 07079