This course combines the artistic disciplines of bookbinding and printmaking. Students will learn how to bind their own books using various techniques and practice the art of typography as they create a journal or sketchbook from beginning to end. Students will not only learn about different typefaces and the importance of typography accompanying books and other art forms, but they will also explore digital and traditional typography methods including letterpress printing.
This course is for students of all skill levels ages 13 to 18. Guardians must sign a Blanket Authorization Form on behalf of students under the age of 18. This will be sent in an email a week before the course begins and must be completed before the first session.
Required Materials: A drawing set and a basic set of bookbinding supplies. You do not have to purchase the exact products nor from the same site in the linked examples, but they are affordable options with many useful tools. The Art Academy of Cincinnati is not sponsored by Amazon.
