BOOKMAKING + DRAWING WORKSHOP
with Damon Kowarsky and Hyunju Kim
MAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL SKETCHBOOK,
THEN SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS AND GET DOWN TO DRAWING …
a wonderful opportunity to get creative and have fun at Eramboo in a weekend workshop with two very talented artists.
WHen: Saturday 30th April & Sunday 1st May 2022 • 10am – 4pm
WHere: Eramboo • 304 McCarrs Creek Rd Terrey Hills
Melbourne based artists Damon Kowarsky and Hyunju Kim
Day one [Saturday 30 April 10 to 4]
Learn to make a softcover Japanese bound sketchbook. You will learn a simple and easily repeatable bookbinding technique perfect for making sketchbooks and visual diaries. The workshop will provide suitable paper for one book but the technique can later be adapted with whatever paper you prefer.
Participants need to bring
Steel ruler – 50 cm minimum length
Pencil
Eraser
Gluestick
Craft knife or cutter with sharp blades
Poster, map, or thin and durable fabric for cover measuring exactly 28 x 58cm. Old maps and navigational charts are particularly good, as are art posters or anything printed on reasonably durable paper.
2 inch Bulldog clip
Lunch
** We suggest that participants also to bring a selection of papers to make extra books, time permitting. These can be a range of new art papers [cartridge, drawing, watercolour etc] or smaller offcuts from printmaking projects or other works on paper. Sketchbooks are a great way to reuse and repurpose smaller pieces of paper! Lighter weight [250gsm or under] papers are recommended, though it can also be interesting to make a book with a range of different papers in it.
Participants will be able to keep drill bits and bookbinding thread kit [which should be enough for another 4 or 5 sketchbooks]
Day two [Sunday 1 May]
Plein air drawing on location at McCarrs Creek Reserve. Damon and Kim will offer insights, suggestions, and guidance on drawing in the environment. This location offers a great range of subjects from mangrove forests to tree covered hills to riverside architecture and human activity. McCarrs Creek Reserve has public toilets and basic amenities.
Participants need to bring
Sketchbook
Drawing materials
Folding chair or stool
Hat
Sunblock
Water
Lunch
Costs
You can choose to do either one day or both.
Day 1: $180 + $20 material fee [bookbinding thread, paper for a 48 page book, drill bit]
Day 2: $180
Both days: $340
More information on Damon and Kim:
http://damon.tk/
https://www.instagram.com/damonkowarsky/
