Emily Martin illustrated lecture, June 9

Emily Martin, who is presenting a workshop for the chapter next weekend, will be giving an illustrated talk at the Library of Congress on June 9 2016. Sculptural Books: Finding My Way to Shakespeare, will focus on her recent work using Shakespeare’s tragedies as source material. Rosenwald Room, LJ 205 of the Jefferson Building, 2nd Floor. Download the flyer.

Book arts workshop getaway in Ireland

Sudden summer heat getting to you and wishing for a cool contemplative vacation? Check out GBW member Alice Austin's upcoming workshop opportunity, BUILDING BOOKS & IMAGERY WITH ALICE AUSTIN at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, on the wild west coast of Ireland, September 2 to 10, 2016. In this artist book workshop, the class will create a variety of book structures, … Continue reading Book arts workshop getaway in Ireland

**RESCHEDULED** Tour of the Betty and Edgar Sweren Collection of Artist Books

UPDATE 5/12/16:  Due to board and host consensus, this opportunity will be rescheduled for another date, to be determined. The Potomac Chapter is very pleased to announce a return visit to the home of Betty and Edgar Sweren.  Betty is a well known book artist, collector, and teacher.  She and Edgar have acquired an extensive … Continue reading **RESCHEDULED** Tour of the Betty and Edgar Sweren Collection of Artist Books

An evening with Yuri Long, photographer, book artist and Librarian of the National Gallery of Art (but at PyAtl!)

Please join us for a talk by Yuri Long on developing photobooks.  Yuri will present several approaches to printing photographs for books. He will first share his method for printing at home with an inkjet printer for simple hand made books. Then he will identify a few online photobook printing services, and finally provide some … Continue reading An evening with Yuri Long, photographer, book artist and Librarian of the National Gallery of Art (but at PyAtl!)

Visit to Typecase Industries

Come and join us for an evening of letterpress demonstration and font chat with three type nerds, Stephanie, Alessandra and Emily, partners and founders of Typecase Industries. The Potomac Chapter will visit their studio and learn about their print business. They have several different presses, offer a variety of printed products and conduct workshops. They … Continue reading Visit to Typecase Industries

Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian

The Potomac Chapter is offering two special opportunities in early April to get an insiders view of two different Smithsonian Institution facilities; one focused on the book arts and the other on preservation. First, please join us for a very special visit with Janet Stanley, Librarian, at the Smithsonian Museum of African Art. Janet has generously invited … Continue reading Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian

Beth Curren: talks and exhibition

Beth Curren, a member of the Potomac Chapter and a graduate of the Corcoran School of Art and Design, will give a talk on her work at the Library of Congress at 3:00 PM on Thursday March 24th, in the Rosenwald Room (LJ 205), Jefferson Building, 2nd floor, across from the Rare Book Room. For further directions, … Continue reading Beth Curren: talks and exhibition