Hand-printed Journal/Sketchbook w/ Original Stamped Covers taught by Linda Koutsky
September 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
IN PERSON There will be a 30 minute break for lunch
Transform simple geometric shapes into striking hand-printed patterns for a one-of-a-kind journal cover. The 40 page single signature text block is made from premium Strathmore drawing paper that welcomes pens, inks and mixed media. Simple printing and binding techniques make this an enjoyable project to complete on one sitting- and you’ll be able to confidently recreate at home.
Classes have a limited space available and some fill quickly. Decisions about whether to cancel a class or add another session are typically made one week prior to the start of a class. If a class you are interested in is full we will have a waiting list and will contact you if a space opens up. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment (fewer than 4 registrations) all registrations will be promptly refunded.
Ticket Instruction: You must choose a quantity to activate “get tickets”. To pay for a class registration with a Wet Paint gift card, please call 651-698-6431
Linda Koutsky makes books, fills them with drawings, paintings, and observations, then starts all over again. She believes book binding should be fun, easy, and not intimidating for people to make and use on a regular basis.
As book designer at Coffee House Press for 15 years, Linda developed a deep understanding of book construction, materials, and visual storytelling, creating many book covers from her own imagery. For decades she has made her own calendars and legal pad portfolios as well as sketchbooks and one-of-a-kind artist books that document the places, objects, and moments of contemporary life.
Several of her artist books are in the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, and her design work has received two publication awards from the American Alliance of Museums.
