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Monthly Meeting

Daniel Kelm Metamorphic Book

Wednesday, October 16, 11am PT via Zoom

Open to members and non-members. RSVP required.

Demo: Wire Edge Binding

Daniel E. Kelm will introduce us to this innovative structure.

From the artist:
Wire Edge Binding (WEB) is what happened when I decided to challenge the traditional form of the codex. My goal was to figure out how to use the binding structure to support the narrative of the book, not merely contain it. As I’ve maintained for years, I think a book is most successful at telling a story when all of the components work together toward a single effect. The deep, expressive qualities of a binding are to be found not just on the surface, but in its form, material, and movement.

My presentation for the October 16th meeting will be an introduction to WEB with a slide show of my bindings to illustrate the concepts discussed. I look forward to fielding questions concerning the potential of the structure, and to give a glimpse of what we will be doing in the online Wire Edge Binding workshop that will be offered starting in February, 2025.

Tips & Tricks

Maria Rebelo will demonstrate how to use our Smartphones to show our work, live, in class.