A finely crafted book requires the artist to select the proper images and text, sequence them, lay it all out graphically, and then have it printed and assembled. When done correctly, a book can be a work of art in and of itself. The Workshops offer classes that focus on specific aspects of the bookmaking process, such as editing and sequencing, as well as workshops that focus on creating the physical object. Bookmaking is a wonderful way to expand one’s creative palate.
Cultivate a new photo book idea or progress existing works-in-progress during this hands-on immersive workshop creating photographic books that are as diverse in style and direction as they are in technique.
Understand the process of bringing your long-term photography project to print publication and leave with a clear path that is right for you and your work.
Discover and explore the seemingly never-ending choices for designing and creating photo books from editions as small as one to thousands while getting valuable input from your peers and advice from Melanie on your personal book project.
Traverse the width and breath of creating a handmade artist book with an emphasis on binding techniques.
Get strategic about the creative range of self-publishing options while exploring typography, materials, software, and more.
Create a compelling visual story and learn how to craft a careful sequence of images that is then designed into a PDF layout for a Blurb Premium Magazine—better known today as a “Zine.”
Discover the joy of sharing your personally curated photographs in a magazine-style, print-on-demand format.
