[BKARTS] Paul Johnson comes to NYC area

[Ed Hutchins <ed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Johnson, internationally-known book artist, teacher, and author, is 
coming to the New York City area for the first time. He will be 
presenting two exciting hands-on workshops for book artists at all 
levels. Details can be downloaded at www.artistbooks.com or by calling 
(914) 663-9366.

Saturday, April 8, 10 am to 4:30 pm, A BOX OF FIREWORKS -- Add a Splash 
of Spice, Snap, and Sizzle to Your Handmade Books. No one can wrest more 
surprise from a few pieces of paper than Paul Johnson can. This class 
starts with participants making a paper origami box. Then you’ll 
construct an extending pop-up book that ‘grows’ out of the box. As you 
lift the book, pages pop out from the sides like a pyrotechnic display! 
It’s great fun to make and, amazingly, requires only paper, scissors and 
glue. A workshop of terrific fun.

Sunday, April 9, 10 am to 4:30 pm, MAKING MOVABLE EDITIONS: Multiple 
Section Books -- Learn How to Share Your Ideas in Imaginative and 
Innovative Ways. The workshop begins by constructing a classic 180° 
foundation form as a template and exploring the many themes – boxes, 
houses, boats, flying craft – that can be processed from it. We will 
investigate 3-D designs as flat shapes that can be photo-copied, cut out 
and assembled as an editioned movable book. As Paul Johnson says, ‘This 
way, you can keep your original pop-up and give copies to friends as well!’

The cost of one workshop is $110 and includes instruction, materials & 
lunch, or $200 for both workshops. There is free parking or free 
transfer from the North White Plains MetroNorth Train Station. Advance 
registration is required. Classes will be filled on first-come, 
first-served basis. A waiting list is likely–please reserve your space 
as soon as possible. For more information call (914) 663-9366 or go to 
www.artistbooks.com

Paul Johnson is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in 
developing literacy through the book arts and as a paper engineer and 
book artist. Author of over fifteen titles including A Book of One's 
Own, Literacy Through the Book Arts and Pictures and Words Together, 
(all Heinemann, USA), he ran until recently the Book Art Project from 
Manchester Metropolitan University. His movable books are in the 
collections of the Cooper-Hewett Museum in New York, the National 
Gallery, the Library of Congress, the University of California at 
Berkeley and Yale University, among other institutions. His work was 
selected for Stand and Deliver--an exhibition of editioned movable books 
that has been touring the USA. He exhibits widely and is on the UK Craft 
Council's select list of British designer-makers.

Ed Hutchins

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