Beyond the Cover: The Fine Art of Bookmaking

During this fast-paced week, artist Kathy Hackbarth will alter your perpective on books. She'll take you on a personal journey showing you there's more to a book than meets the eye. Not just pages between two bland covers, the books you create will amaze and delight you. They may even tempt you to give them as gifts...OR you may want to keep them to turn into sketchbooks, journals, or even graphic novels. One type of book you will be making is the Japanese Stab Bound Book with a visible binding that incorporates waxed linen. You will be making several styles of books during this exciting week.

June 23-28, 2013
For campers entering grades 8-12+

 

Register Online for High School Summer Art Studio

 

Instructor: Kathy Hackbarth

Kathy Hackbarth has been an art teacher in the Green Bay School System for many years. Fifteen years ago she started a small company called "Books That Bind" and has been creating fine art hand-made books and journals ever since. Ms Hackbarth also teaches in several studio workshops across Wisconsin and has offered her expertise for our Summer Art Studio program.

"The books I create have to feel right when I hold them," she explained. "Each one is different in size, color, and texture... I never make the same book twice. You can never make a mistake in creating a book... Your book will be YOUR book... as creative as you want it to be."

 

Daily Class Hours:

• 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday
• 8:30 am - 3:00 pm on Friday (The Final Exhibition Show will be from 3:00-4:00pm. Campers will be dismissed when the show has concluded).
  
  

Camp Fees:

• Commuter Fee: $269 (includes instruction and camp t-shirt)
• Resident Fee: $549 (includes instruction, room and board, counselor supervision, evening activity transportation, and camp t-shirt). The cost of evening activities will vary depending on the camper's choice. It is recommended that campers bring $20-$30 with them to camp for activities and snacks.
• Lab Fee: $15
  
  

Guest Faculty and Artists

Campers will be taught by some of the finest teachers and professional artists from across the state. Click here for more information about this summer’s Art Camp faculty.

 

Click Here To Download 2013 Class Supply List

A NOTE ABOUT SUPPLY LISTS: The supply list linked to each class are suggestions. You are not required to purchase everything on the list. These supplies can be purchased at an art supply store OR at craft stores, e.g. Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Ben Franklin, Walmart. Minimal supplies are actually needed for most classes and others are suggested to enhance the 'experimental' aspect of the class." Please call or send us an e-mail if you have questions.