Book Arts Program

We had such a wonderful day with @lilbookbinder learning the first half of the Bradel binding. Can’t wait for tomorrow! Check out our upcoming community workshops and sign up for our email newsletter if you want to know more! Don’t forget—if you’re not local you can purchase one of our bookbinding kits that come with all materials and video tutorials! Links in bio ;) #bookartsprogram #uofuspecialcollections #marriottlibrary #bookbinding #bookarts

Our amazing studio assistants restocked several of our “Your Place, Your Pace” book and box-making kits! Visit our website (link in bio) to view and register for our online instruction offerings. #bookartsprogram #uofuspecialcollections @marriottlibrary @uofu_art

Time for another Book Arts Program staff highlight! Jazmin is the Community Outreach & Studio Coordinator and here’s a little bit about her: How long have you been at the Book Arts Program?  I joined the Book Arts Program in August 2017 so going on 9 years! However, I’ve been involved in the studio as a student, intern and studio monitor since 2011.   What is your art background e.g., what are your degrees in and from where? I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Teaching with an emphasis in Painting and Drawing from the University of Utah. What do you like most about book arts and teaching? Book arts combines so many different disciplines including printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, to name a few and seeing what people create continues to amaze me. There are also endless techniques to learn—you’ll never stop experimenting and discovering. I also love being part of the outreach team here at the BAP and love bringing the world of book arts to the community. What is something that most people may not know?  I teach a pet adoption yoga class with Best Friends Animal Society at Salt Lake Power Yoga every three months :) The next one is May 23rd! I love animals and animal welfare is a passion of mine.   What other interests do you have e.g., hobbies, things you like to do in your free time, etc. I love hot yoga (practicing and teaching), kayaking, hiking, dancing, concerts, hanging out with friends, family and my kitties. #bookartsprogram #uofuart #uofuartalumni #uofuspecialcollections

It must be finals week because the presses are rolling! #bookarts #marriottlibrary #letterpress

Our upcoming workshop, “Introduction to Leather: Bradel Case Binding” with guest artist Lili Hall Sharp, is officially sold out! However, currently enrolled University of Utah students and K–12 Utah educators are invited to apply for a scholarship to attend at no cost. One recipient from each group will be selected this Friday, April 24. Find the link to apply in our bio. “Introduction to Leather: Bradel Case Binding” Lili Hall Sharp Friday & Saturday, May 15–16 10am–5pm Interested in learning the basics of working with leather as a covering material for handbound books? Join us to learn Lili Sharp's interpretation of the Bradel Case binding, which veers from the traditional structure. The cover is built entirely off the book as a three-part case and the text block is then cased into it, which allows for the parts of the case to be covered in different materials and permits the binder to design the covers off the book. Participants leave the workshop with basic leather working skills and a three-piece Bradel binding. #uofuspecialcollections #bookartsprogram

Marnie Powers-Torrey is leading a demo for BAP staff in leather paring knife sharpening for an upcoming workshop in Bradel binding taught by Lili Hall Sharp! See our upcoming workshops at the link in our bio. #bookartsprogram #uofuspecialcollections #marriottlibrary #bookarts #bookbinding

Have you ever wondered what moving an 800–900 lb. Challenge Machinery Advance guillotine from the 1890’s is like? Take a look a process! We’re excited to welcome this—new to us—beauty into our space. Thank you to the movers for making this possible! #uofuspecialcollections #bookartsprogram

Participants in the “Book Slices: Assemblage with Books”workshop, led by visiting artist Sue Cotter, combined altered books, found objects, and collage elements to create one-of-a-kind mixed media book sculptures—conversation-starting, thought-provoking works of art. Thank you to everyone who participated! Explore upcoming adult community workshops at (link in bio). #bookartsprogram #uofuspecialcollections #marriottlibrary #bookassemblage #bookarts

We are excited to announce that registration opens for the 8-week summer letterpress course on Wednesday, March 11th! Register through Lifelong Learning. @uofulifelonglearning You may have heard about our scholarship opportunities for adult community programming. For “Letterpress Printing: Text + Image,” we will select two scholarship recipients—one currently enrolled University of Utah student and one K–12 Utah educator—on Monday morning, March 9th before registration opens on March 11th. This timeline ensures that those who are not selected will still have the opportunity to register for the class. Please see the class details below. Application link in bio! #uofuspecialcollections Letterpress Printing: Text + Image   Book Arts Program staff Tuesdays, May 12–June 30 4:30–7:30pm Book Arts Studio, Marriott Library, Level 4 $420 Parking not included  Get a handle on what it takes to crank out an edition of gorgeous letterpress prints. This active, eight-week class introduces the fundamentals of letterpress, from paper selection to mixing ink and printing. Guided by the instructors, participants design and produce individual projects using a variety of relief techniques including metal and wood type, zinc cuts, linoleum blocks, pressure prints, photopolymer plates and collagraphs. Each week, students should expect to spend some time in the studio outside of the class meeting time to complete projects. Upon completing the course, students are eligible to apply for independent studio use. #uofuspecialcollections #bookartsprogram #uofuart @marriottlibrary @uofu_art

It’s time for another Book Arts Program faculty & staff highlight! Sara Luz Jensen is an Assistant Librarian, Studio Manager & Instructor, and Lead Printer for the Red Butte Press. Thank you for all you do Sara Luz! How long have you been at the Book Arts Program?  I have been in my current position for 2.5 years but before this appointment, I worked at the Book Arts Program as a studio assistant and as a K-12 outreach teacher.   What is your art background e.g., what are your degrees in and from where? I received my undergraduate degree in English from the University of Utah and a Master in Fine Arts from the University of Iowa Center for the Book.   What do you like most about book arts and teaching? I’m convinced that the students I teach are some of the most interesting and interested students on campus, and I feel lucky to teach these skills, provide a space for creativity and help students develop and realize their ideas. The book form intrigues me because it is both an accessible and an exacting craft, and producing artists books is both intellectually stimulating and requires an awareness of the body.   What is something interesting/unique about yourself that most people may not know?  I  was a classically trained ballerina and danced for over 13 years!   What other interests do you have e.g., hobbies, things you like to do in your free time, etc. I love kundalini yoga, kayaking and reading sci-fi. #uofuspecialcollections #uofuart #marriottlibrary #bookartsprogram @marriottlibrary @uofu_art

We had a LOVEly time at our workshop, “Valenteenies: Love Notes & Calling Cards” this past Saturday afternoon. Participants left with a stack of small and sweet impressionable Valentines using the Book Arts Program’s vast collection of zinc cuts, dingbats, decorative rule, and metal and wood type.   Join us for our next workshop, “Book Slices: Assemblage with Books” with guest instructor, Sue Cotter on Saturday, March 14 from 10am–5pm.. Link to register in bio.   If you are a University of Utah Student or Utah K–12 educator, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship to take any of our adult community workshops at no cost. More information and link to apply in bio! #uofuspecialcollections #bookartsprogram #marriottlibrary #uofuart

The Red Butte Press is exhibiting at the Codex Book Fair! @codexfoundation Today is the last chance to visit us at table 51. If you aren’t able to make it to our table, you can still purchase books from our online market—link in bio! We are pleased to offer a 25% discount on the purchase of a second title! The 25% discount applies to third, fourth or fifth titles as well. We are also offering free shipping. If you are a collector but do not plan to attend CODEX this year, the Red Butte Press will honor the 25% discount* on additional titles and free shipping for purchases made in the month of February. See our website for available titles and send an email to [email protected] to arrange a purchase at a discounted price. Twenty-five percent discount and free shipping must be arranged via email rather than through our online store. *The 25% discount does not apply to our newest publications, A Secular Instrument and Scalar Instruments, or the deluxe editions of any title, or individual faculty work.