Make+Take: Dos-à-dos Book
November 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$45.00Let’s Make+Take!
Thursday, November 21, 7pm-9pm
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About this Workshop:
What happens when two books become one? The dos-à-dos, from the French for “back-to-back,” binds two books with one cover. This structure allows the book to be divided into two distinct sections, offering the possibility of introducing contrasting or separate material within one context. Join us to learn how to construct a dos-à-dos sketchbook or journal, and then play with ideas for creative content that might leverage this unique binding. Book structure learned: Basic pamphlet dos-à-dos sketchbook or journal with closure.
Level: All levels welcome – no previous experience necessary
Registration closes November 13, 2024 and includes all materials.
Sample images by Nathalie Ryan
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes all materials—just come ready to have fun! In addition, you may want to bring the following optional items for class:
- Personal apron (we’ll have extras)
- A notebook and pen for taking any notes
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Krista Sharp, a native Oklahoman and a member of the Cherokee Nation, has lived and worked in the Washington, D.C. area for over 23 years. She is a book artist and an award-winning graphic and web designer currently working at the Smithsonian Institution. In 2016, Krista graduated from Corcoran School of Art and Design with a Master of Arts degree in Art and the Book. Her book and print work uses multiple printmaking processes and explores unique structural elements. Krista’s art can be seen in many collections and institutions across the country including the Art Institute of Chicago’s Flaxman Library, the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian’s Dibner Library. Learn more about her work at thatssosharp.com.