Accordion Journal with Flag Books and Pockets Workshop

Thursday, July 27  |  6-9pm  |  Ages 16+
$60 Members, $65 General

Pre-Register Here

Create this fun hard-cover hybrid book form that combines an accordion book, pockets and a flag book in one! Perfect for use as a travel journal, a special book to commemorate an event, or as a showcase for your photographs or artwork. Illustrated step-by-step instructions are included so you can make this book again with your own ideas.

Student Supplied Materials: bone (paper) folder, scissors, ruler or quilt ruler, pencil, eraser, self-healing cutting mat at least 12” x 18”, X-acto knife and extra blades. Optional: brayer. *If you have any questions about the materials list please contact us at 408.354.2646 or education@numulosgatos.org.

Instructor Supplied Materials: All papers for your book and its covers, pre-cut Davey board covers, glue, glue brushes, waxed paper, tools to share, illustrated step-by-step instructions.

About the Instructor
Ginger Burrell is an artist and teacher. She has her BFA in Photography from San Jose State University’s school of Art and Design. Ginger has been teaching book arts for ten years and still loves the “aha” moment when students discover their own book making talents. Ginger’s primary medium is artists’ books. Her work includes photography, monotype and composite imagery and explores a range of topics from the personal, to the political, to the universal. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and her books are held in private and public collections. Ginger lives in Morgan Hill, California with her husband, Greg, and “too many” cats.

Open Book Discussion with Power of the Page Artists

Thursday, July 13  |  Free with Admission

6-6:45pm Hands-on Viewing  |  7-8pm Artist Conversation

Join us for a unique opportunity to meet with the current exhibiting artists, participate in a hands-on viewing of their artists' books, and learn more about the exhibiting artists and their work in a panel discussion. Participating artists include Casey Gardner, Michelle Wilson, Mary V. Marsh, Camden Richards, Jamie Shaffer, Lisa Kokin, and Renee Billingsley.

From 6-6:45pm, participate in an interactive viewing, where the books will be taken out of the exhibit cases and presented directly to visitors. This is an opportunity to engage with the exhibiting artists, interact with their artists' books, and hear them describe and present their works in their own words. 

From 7-8pm, join us for a panel discussion that will explore the unique nature of the medium, the history and practice of creating artists' books, and the themes and narratives these artists have employed in their works. 

Power of the Page: Artists Books as Agents for Change is an exhibition that celebrates artist made books as agents for change and social awareness. Artists’ books are conceived as works of art in their own right and employ the unique expression of an artist’s design, words and images. In Power of the Page: Artists Books as Agents for Change, artists’ books tell stories of liberty and give voice to the call for justice. Narratives range from personal to public, from mythical to political.

Expressing Yourself Through Artists' Books Workshops

Fridays, June 2, 9, 16  |  10am-1pm  |  Ages 16+
One class  |  $42
Three classes  |  $125 General, $120 Members

Register Here

Express yourself through writing and art-making techniques. Each week we’ll make a new handmade book with content we’ve created with words and images. We’ll make small collages, paint with acrylics, and use gelatin plates for printing. We’ll use writing techniques such as list-making, metaphors and word association. You’ll learn how to make three book forms:  Long-Stitch Binding, an Accordion Book, and a Pop-Up Book. Illustrated step-by-step instructions are included so you can make more books with your own ideas.

Student Supplied Materials: lined paper or notebook, bone folder, scissors, small paint brushes, archival black fine tip marker (not a Sharpie), ruler or quilt ruler, pencil, eraser, awl, self-healing cutting mat at least 12” x 18”, X-acto knife and extra blades, magazines to cut up. Optional: brayer, colored pencils, archival fine tip markers in assorted colors.

Instructor Supplied Materials: All papers for books and covers, acrylic paints, glue, glue brushes, waxed linen, needles, beads, gelatin plates, waxed paper, tools to share, illustrated step-by-step instructions.

About the Instructor
Ginger Burrell is an artist and teacher. She has her BFA in Photography from San Jose State University’s school of Art and Design. Ginger has been teaching book arts for ten years and still loves the “aha” moment when students discover their own book making talents. Ginger’s primary medium is artists’ books. Her work includes photography, monotype and composite imagery and explores a range of topics from the personal, to the political, to the universal. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and her books are held in private and public collections. Ginger lives in Morgan Hill, California with her husband, Greg, and “too many” cats.

Make + Mingle  |  Sip + Stitch Your Own Artist Books

Thursday, June 15  |  6-8pm  |  $20 Members, $25 General

Sip and stitch and get into the art and craft of bookmaking. Design books that fit your style! With a bit of folding and an easy pamphlet stitch you’ll make a Do-Si-Do, a Gatefold and a Wrapped Cover book. And, you’ll have your choice of cover papers!  

Ginger Burrell is an artist and teacher, and an exhibiting artist in NUMU's current art exhibit, Power of the Page: Artists' Books as Agents of Change. Ginger has been teaching book arts for ten years and still loves the “aha” moment when students discover their own book making talents. 

Ticket includes gallery admission, two drinks, craft project and materials.  Your ticket(s) will be reserved under your name and available at the door. 

Expressing Yourself Through Artists' Books Workshops

Fridays, June 2, 9, 16  |  10am-1pm  |  Ages 16+
One class  |  $42
Three classes  |  $125 General, $120 Members

Register Here

Express yourself through writing and art-making techniques. Each week we’ll make a new handmade book with content we’ve created with words and images. We’ll make small collages, paint with acrylics, and use gelatin plates for printing. We’ll use writing techniques such as list-making, metaphors and word association. You’ll learn how to make three book forms:  Long-Stitch Binding, an Accordion Book, and a Pop-Up Book. Illustrated step-by-step instructions are included so you can make more books with your own ideas.

Student Supplied Materials: lined paper or notebook, bone folder, scissors, small paint brushes, archival black fine tip marker (not a Sharpie), ruler or quilt ruler, pencil, eraser, awl, self-healing cutting mat at least 12” x 18”, X-acto knife and extra blades, magazines to cut up. Optional: brayer, colored pencils, archival fine tip markers in assorted colors.

Instructor Supplied Materials: All papers for books and covers, acrylic paints, glue, glue brushes, waxed linen, needles, beads, gelatin plates, waxed paper, tools to share, illustrated step-by-step instructions.

About the Instructor
Ginger Burrell is an artist and teacher. She has her BFA in Photography from San Jose State University’s school of Art and Design. Ginger has been teaching book arts for ten years and still loves the “aha” moment when students discover their own book making talents. Ginger’s primary medium is artists’ books. Her work includes photography, monotype and composite imagery and explores a range of topics from the personal, to the political, to the universal. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and her books are held in private and public collections. Ginger lives in Morgan Hill, California with her husband, Greg, and “too many” cats.