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Paper and fiber lovers will delight in this project that combines both materials in an exciting way. Starting with a textured paper base, we will cut line patterns and weave with an assortment of decorative papers and fibers to create a new dimensional work. Each sheet will be unique in its final form.
In the afternoon session, we will use this work to create a book with a woven spine binding. Students will use their dimensional paper to wrap the hard board covers. Other features of this binding include a highly decorative spine that is woven with two colors of thread, coordinating signature wraps around the interior pages that add a burst of color to the exposed spine, and textural contrasting endpapers.
Pam Sussman is a full-time teacher, author and book artist working in paper and fabrics. Formerly a graphic designer, Pam studied bookmaking with Shereen LaPlantz, and for many years taught classes at Art Continuum in Cleveland. She is the author and illustrator of Fabric Art Journals: Making, Sewing and Embellishing Journals from Cloth and Fibers, published by Rockport/Quarry Books in November, 2005. Recent teaching venues include the Society for Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, Quilt Surface Design Symposium in Columbus, Ohio, Chautauqua Institution in New York and ArtFest. During the summer months, Pam hosts week long book and paper arts workshops from her home studio in Munster, Indiana, a suburb of Chicago.
