Explore the exciting world of handmade artists' books and zines! In this course, you will explore different approaches to making books as artworks in their own right, ranging from the practical to the sculptural and from unique objects to multiple editions. Use your preferred medium to develop content for your books - drawing, painting, printing, writing, photography, or other experimental approaches - and explore additional processes like laser cutting and risograph printing to push your ideas further. You'll have access to a range of digital printing options on campus. Contemporary and historic artists' book and zine projects will be explored through presentations, discussions, samples, and visiting the Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection. By the end of the course, you will have experience in several book construction techniques, an awareness of options for self-publishing and distribution for zines, and will have developed a final project in a format that effectively conveys your ideas - and puts them right into someone's hands.
No class on March 16th
Registration closes at Noon on Monday, February 2nd, 2026
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| Class meeting time | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Class meeting days | Monday |
| Building and room | Sharp 310 |
| Course number | 2466 |
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