Artist Book Workshop II: self-publishing production

Spring Sessions
20 May, 3 & 5 June

Autumn Sessions
12, 25 & 26 October

find a detailed schedule below

This advanced workshop gives participants the possibility to realise their Artist Book project in our studio during two consultations and three workshop sessions that focus on file-prep, riso-printing and binding.

You will be able to riso-print your project in an edition of 20, in up to 4 colors, using available paper/materials and a binding technique of your choice.

If you are still in the conceptual stages of your project, please see Artist Book Workshop I.

This workshop has a focus on production and experimentation, from file prep to final product. Please note that this is not a riso-workshop. Participants should be comfortable using Photoshop and InDesign and have taken one of our Riso workshops before (or have other prior riso experience). We will strategise your project based on your knowledge and abilities. If you would like to work without a computer, get in touch.

Schedule

Consultation 1
Send us your project outline and idea latest two weeks before our first meeting. We will send you a detailed email with questions you should address until then.

Session 1
20 May, 4-8pm / 12 October 12-4pm
bring your dummy from Artist Book Workshop I or what you have prepared at home, all of your finished content (such as text, photos and artworks)

• Discussing printing colors, paper choices, format and color separations
  
• setting up templates on InDesign and discussing file-prep
  
• Planning printing schedule for Session 2

Consultation 2
Send your finished files per email 5 days before Session 2, so we can check them for errors and give you feedback.

Session 2
3 June, 4-8pm / 25 October 12-4pm
bring your finished printing files

• Printing together
  
• Planning a binding schedule for Session 3

Session 3
5 June, 4-8pm / 26 October 12-4pm
bring additional materials you might want to use and a big enough bag to take all your books home :)

• Binding the Your Books
  
• Reflecting on the last two weeks and saying goodbye

Additional Notes
In order to finish your full project, you need to be able to attend all dates. We won't be able to offer alternative dates for individuals.
The workshop fee includes the double-sided 4-colored printing of up to 3 DIN A3 sheets + cover-paper. Included binding options are: coil, comb, staples, loop-staples, pamphlet-stitch, eyelets, clips, thread-binding, japanese binding, glue, box-making or anything imaginable with the materials that are available. You are free to bring in additional materials. You may expand the complexity of your project (f.e. hardcover binding, additional printing, or custom colors) for an additional fee, to cover the extra material and time that your production will take