Encounters with Artists' Books

dot-artwas founded in Liverpool in 2006 and specialises inaffordable, high quality, locally sourced art. We work with over 100 artists to provide an unrivalled choice oforiginal art and limited edition printsfor home or business, as well as offering a range of complementary services including; commissions, art rental, art consultancy, exhibition planning and implementation, bespoke framing, art valuation and restoration and artist sourcing.All our work supports our not-for profit arm,dot-art Services CIC, which exists to support North-West based visual artists, both emerging and established, through a range of services and opportunities designed to help them develop their careers and gain exposure and promotion for their work, as well as delivering a programme of art classes (see:dot-art.co.uk/art-classes) across a range of Liverpool venues; Bluecoat; Everymans Theatre, the Williamson Tunnesl, Make Liverpool and Baltic Creative;and dot-art Schools, our innovative inter school art competition, launched in 2012 (see:schools.dot-art.com).Visit our gallery:14 Queen Avenue, Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 4TX

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Learn how to design and make your first artists’ books with professional artist Brigitte Watkinson.

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Creative Courses: Winter 2024 Programme

Start the new year off by unlocking your creativity! Join a Creative Course and explore new mediums, techniques and styles. Discover the joy of creating alongside fellow art enthusiasts in a fun and supportive environment.

Learn how to design and make your first artists’ books with professional artist Brigitte Watkinson.***To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660***Sunday 10th March, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65 for 1 Day Course)ProgrammeThis is an introductory workshop, covering basic techniques needed to delve further into the fascinating world of artists’ books’. Many famous artists have made works in book format, such as David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Gilbert and George. Artists’ books are a fascinating and growing art form that is gaining in popularity with many exhibitions devoted to them.In this workshop we will be covering essential basic techniques, such aso choosing papers and coverso correct measuring and cuttingo foldingo simple bindingsDuring the workshop we will be creating A5 pamphlet booklets, Turkish map folds and accordion booklets with exchangeable covers. We will discuss various other styles, methods and practical issues involved in making artists’ books.Tutor: Brigitte WatkinsonBrigitte creates surreal paintings and collages. Collated magazine images, old art work, current newsprint, paint, photography and found objects amalgamated and intra-acted, creating visions and telling stories of the complex dynamic and surreal interior landscape of my emotions.Dates:Sunday 10th March, 11:30am-4:30pm (£65 for 1 Day Course)VenueBluecoat8 School Lane Liverpool L1 3BXCost£65MaterialsParticipants should bring:• A good selection of plain, printed or painted papers• Card, heavy paper (decorated or plain), old artworks (for cutting up)• Stiff fabrics and / or wispy fabrics, e.g. Tulle or gauze (if desired)• A3 Cartridge paper 140 - 220 gsm Tools and equipment will be supplied on the dayNotes:There are a maximum of 15 places available on each session, so early booking is essential.To avoid a booking fee and pay by card, cheque or cash, please contact dot-art Services directly on 0345 017 6660.Cancellations / RefundsOnce you have made your course booking you are committed to it. This is because our courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund.If you wish to cancel your place on a course that has not yet started and you have a friend or colleague who can take your place we can accommodate this substitution.

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