In Book Arts, the container works with the content. Some of the books are narrative, some contain poetry, and some have no words, but tell a story through illustrations and images. Book Arts is about making books by hand. It encompasses the traditional techniques of bookbinding, papermaking, calligraphy, and letterpress as well as the capabilities of electronic media. It touches on many other forms of contemporary art, including printmaking, photography, painting, sculpture and mixed media.

This Saturday, October 18, is Book Arts Jam 2008 at Foothill College with talks by exhibiting artists; hands-on demonstrations; an exhibitors’ showcase with work by more than 40 artists and craftspeople in the book, paper, and print arts; a slideshow of recent member work; silent auction; prize drawing and refreshments.

Visitors will be able to connect directly with letterpress printers, prominent regional artists and craftspeople, and representatives of Bay Area book arts organizations. There will be artists’ talks throughout the day beginning at 10:30. Presentations and hands-on demonstrations begin at 11:00. Schedule of events here.

Directions, best parking, printable map here.

Book Arts Jam 2008
Foothill College, Campus Center
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills

Saturday, October 18
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free admission, parking $2