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Bookmaking Gang
A couple of weeks ago I had 8 lovely book making enthusiasts take a Coptic Binding workshop from me in my home studio. They were a unique group in that they were a gang of friends who had decided, over … Continue reading
Posted in Making Books
Tagged a.fain books, annie fain liden, Asheville, book arts, book binding, book making, book making workshops, Cherry Pie, class, Coptic Binding, twine
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BookArts Retreat at Chateau du Pin
Come to the Loire Valley (in France!!!) this July and make books and mini-prints with yours truly and Laurie Corral of Asheville Bookworks. This heavenly 9-day workshop will be given at the Chateau du Pin, a half hour drive from … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Living the Creative Life, Making Books
Tagged abroad, annie fain liden, Asheville Bookworks, book classes abroad, book making, chateau du pin, France, french food, laurie corral, loire valley, peg gignoux, print making, retreat, vacation learning
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Eco Books
Lark Books has recently come out with a new book called Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin put together by Terry Taylor. It’s totally great, simple as that. Each project is by a different book artist, many of … Continue reading
Posted in A.Fain Books Creations, Asheville Arts Community, Making Books
Tagged a.fain books, annie fain liden, Asheville, book arts, book making, eco books, how to, lark books, malaprops, recycled books, Sterling Publishing, terry taylor, vintage fabrics
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Miniature Books
Did you know: “Miniature books, most of which are less than three inches tall and some of which are smaller than a penny, have delighted readers for centuries. Popular because they were easily carried or concealed, these historic books range … Continue reading
Posted in A.Fain Books Creations, Making Books
Tagged antique books, book arts, How to make mini books, Lost Button Studio, Lost Button Studios Blog, Mini Books, Miniature Book Society, Miniature Books, Nancy Edwards, Nursery rhymes, Thumb Bibles
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My Inspiration Book List #1
Good books are incredibly inspiring to me and are a great resource for when you’re feeling stuck. I’m always on the lookout for not too cheesy books about bookbinding, craft business, journaling and living the creative life. I created a … Continue reading
Posted in Living the Creative Life, Making Books
Tagged Bookworks, Cover to Cover, Handmade Books, Keith Smith, lark books, Memory Books, Penland
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