Book Arts Workshop: Storage books

Sat, April 27, 2019 9:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

In this workshop you will construct a simple storage book made of folded card stock in which windows have been cut, held together with a spine. What is stored need not be flat, although it is easier to work with pieces that are less than about 1/16 inch thick. We will be making a model and then,…

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Book Arts Workshop: Flag books

Sat, May 4, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

The flag book is one of the most popular and versatile book art structures. It is a simple construction that offers an energetic way to display images and/or words. Comprised of a simple accordion and “flags” the flag book can be designed in such a way that the flags and be…

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Whitman Illustrated

Now through Fri, May 31, 2019 11:34 A.M.
Literature Department at Parkway Central Library

A selection of Walt Whitman illustrated editions and other works by artists inspired by the American poet, from the callections of the Art & Literature Departments on the occasion of his 200 year anniversary. In collaboration with the  Art Department . Pictured: Woodblock print by…

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Whitman Illustrated

Now through Fri, May 31, 2019 3:40 P.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

A selection of Walt Whitman illustrated editions and other works by artists inspired by the American poet, from the callections of the Art & Literature Departments on the occasion of his 200 year anniversary. In collaboration with the Literature Department Pictured: Woodblock print by…

Adult Young Adult Senior Exhibitions Art LGBTQ Literature Poetry printmaking Book Arts