Spokane Print Fest: Tunnel Book

1921 N. Ash St.,Spokane WA 99205

06 November, 2021

Description

Learn to create a book that evokes layers, depth, and perspective. In this class students will learn to create a "Tunnel Book." Tunnel books were historically a pop-up book meant to show moments in history, stories and plays, and everyday life of favorite spots around the world. In this class students will learn the fundamental structures to creating a tunnel book: how to build the accordion sides, attach the stages, and build and line a cover. At the end of this class, students will have the knowledge to create Tunnel books with their own artwork and designs. Materials are provided for this class. No previous bookbinding knowledge is required. This is an IN-PERSON class. As such the following COVID protocols will be in place: Masks will be worn by all visitors to the shop. ***This is not optional***Physical distancing of six feet at all times.All surfaces cleaned after use.All students will sign in with name and contact info.______________________________________________________________________________________ This class is taught by Mel Hewitt. Mel Hewitt is a book artist working her way towards becoming proficient in all aspects of the book arts. Her skills currently lie in traditional and contemporary binding structures and finishing techniques, paper marbling, paste papers, and incorporating letter press, screen printing, and relief printing into her pieces. Mel’s work ranges from utilitarian one-of-a-kind journals to sculptural artist books. She is a board member of Spokane Print and Publishing Center where she also teaches classes on the book arts, and serves on the board for the Northwest Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers. You can learn more about her and her work at melismaking.com. SPPC is an immersive learning space dedicated to print, publishing, and creative play. We provide access to equipment, resources, and expertise to empower our students to execute their own print, book, writing, fabrication, and printing projects.