Japanese Four-Hole Binding and Accordion Book Masterclass |
Justin Larkin & An Gee
Saturday 12th october
10am - 5pm
€165
(all materials provided)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to two types of Traditional Japanese book making methods; the Accordion book and the Japanese four-hole binding. From the preparation of paper, folding, binding, calculating materials, measuring and creating the book cover to assembling the books participants will gain a complete understanding and confidence of the technical skills involved. Participants will also learn through tactile learning and demonstration how traditional book making techniques can be altered and revised and translated into a range of contemporary designs.
What a beautiful gift to give someone this Christmas…something handmade with love and creativity!
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MATERIALS
All materials included with your booking
About Justin
Justin received his MA in printmaking from the Royal College of Art London (2011) and acquired BA in printmaking from the National College of Art and Design in Ireland (2009).
Larkin’s art practice utilises a variety of media which include painting, sculpture, print, book arts and installation. Themes related to time, place, narrative, sense and understanding, as well as themes of nature and technology. Larkin’s works are often imbued with a quite sense and stillness or emptiness accentuated with an emphasis on nature.
He currently lives and works in Ireland.
About An Gee
An Gee received her M.A. in Fine Art Printmaking from the Royal College of Art (2011) and acquired a B.A. in Illustration and Animation from Kingston University in the UK (2009). Certificate in Conservation and Preservation of Books and Documents, HKU Space (2019). She is a visual artist and a former lecturer in printmaking and drawing at the Hong Kong Baptist University, Academy of Visual Arts.
Chan’s practice employs various forms, including prints, drawings, paintings, murals, book making, ceramics, and installation. Observations and experiences from daily life are important sources of inspiration for her. Such thoughts are transformed into visual records, statements, and comments. Her works have been exhibited in Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, and Manchester, and collected by Hong Kong Heritage Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum.