Artists' Book as Archive

Artists' Book as ArchiveCourse Code: 26SPV004V This three week, virtual workshop takes place on Zoom on Thursdays, March 5th 19th, from 6PM to 8PM ET. Thursday, March 5th, from 6PM to 8PM ET Thursday, March 12th, from 6PM to 8PM ET Thursday, March 19th, from 6PM to 8PM ET Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on February 22nd, at 11: 59 pm Eastern Time. About the Workshop: In this class, we will begin by remembering the history of scrapbooks and photo albums and

Course Code: 26SPV004V

This three-week, virtual workshop takes place on Zoom on Thursdays, March 5th - 19th, from 6PM to 8PM ET.

• Thursday, March 5th, from 6PM to 8PM ET
• Thursday, March 12th, from 6PM to 8PM ET
• Thursday, March 19th, from 6PM to 8PM ET
  

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on February 22nd, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

About the Workshop:

In this class, we will begin by remembering the history of scrapbooks and photo albums and taking close looks at the styles of historical scrapbooks. We'll continue by discovering examples of artists’ books that serve as an archive, database, travelogue, moodboard, or memory book, and we’ll discuss the importance of maintaining a personal archives and touch on the history of scrapbooking and travelogues. 

This course is taught using the Center for Book Arts Fine Art Collection and Reference Collection. We will take looks at many examples of artists'-books-as-archives and use those examples as inspiration for our own memory books. 

During class, expect to reflect in writing and in small group discussion. There will be optional homework if you find that sort of prompt and structure helpful. Please note that in the second class we'll be discussing the books we made after class 1. 

Required Materials:

• Students will only need a computer and some sort of Word or Slide Show processor.
• Recommended: InDesign or another graphic design software will be helpful but not necessary; paper, stapler, glue, needle/thread for creating a physical draft of a book.

About the Instructor

Gillian Lee (they/them) is a librarian and artist based in Philadelphia, where they moved after working as Librarian at Center for Book Arts for three years. Gillian is passionate about the potential for print media to uplift and empower communities, spread information, and bring joy and style to life. Their teaching practice focuses on the overlap and interconnectedness of libraries, archives, and art-making. They hold a BA in English from the University of Virginia and an MLIS from Long Island University.

All images courtesy of the instructor.