Children s Book Illustration Goldman, Dara

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1 Children s Book Illustration Goldman, Dara Supply List A story to illustrate: one you have written or a favorite old tale Paper 18 x 24 pad of white drawing paper Pencils A selection of pencils and a kneaded eraser Students will work with instructor to choose what color media to use for finished Artwork. Danforth Museum School Page 1

2 Bookmaking Techniques (pg. 2-4) Bleiweiss, Sue Learn traditional bookbinding techniques to create different types of books and journals. For a unique finish, students will experiment with a variety of papers and materials to create exciting cover surfaces and textures. Supply list: It's okay to substitute products with your own favorite brands and colors. Your end results may differ a bit than mine but that's ok! If you're unsure if a substitution will work, are unable to find a particular product or have any questions at all just me at suebleiweiss@yahoo.com and I ll be happy to help. Most of these supplies are available from the following online suppliers and some you should be able to purchase locally at craft stores and office supply stores: : carries a nice selection of book making supplies. Please indicate that you re a student in my class in the comments section of your shopping cart and they ll give your order priority processing. Other online suppliers for book board, papers and other supplies for this class: Supplies needed: Standard Book board.087: four to six 13 x19 sheets (note this is enough to make the journals in this class. Buy more sheets if you want to make more than one of each type of journal) Paper for the outside and inside of your journal. Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, old maps, etc. You ll find a wonderful selection of papers at: and Plain paper for the inside of each journal: I prefer to use 32lb weight laser printer paper available at Staples but plain copy paper works fine too. You will need 45 pieces per journal and we will make at least 8 journals in this class Book cloth: any color that you like, one sheet is plenty for this class. ½ screw posts you ll need these in sets of 2 for each post bound book that you want to make. Danforth Museum School Page 2

3 An assortment of Twines, yarns, embroidery threads or string to use to sew in your signatures. Goldens white gesso 8 oz container is fine available at Tapestry or binding needles Liquid PVA adhesive (white glue). I prefer the glue from or Glue sticks any brand is fine just make sure it says permanent on the label Awl or other sharp object for punching holes Paint brushes 1 or 2 bristle or foam brushes Metal ruler Utility knife with a new sharp blade Rotary cutter, mat and ruler is very helpful to have Scissors Brown paper lunch bags: 5 or 6 Brown opaque acrylic, textile or craft paint (note that this is to make a faux brown leather look journal. If you would like to experiment with other color then please bring along additional paint colors that you enjoy working with) Coffee Bean (or something similar) colored rubber stamp pad (again this is to make a a faux brown leather look journal) Button and leather cord or something similar to use as closure for your faux leather look journal White tissue paper you will need at least a dozen sheets. Bring more if you want to do some additional experimenting. Stiffy interfacing: 1 yard (Note that this will be available from the instructor for $1 per yard in class) Acrylic paint: any color that you like Writing pads the kind that look like mini legal pads that have a cardboard back on them. 5 x 8. Bring as many as you want to make folios for. A pair of flat nosed pliers is a helpful tool to have but not required. Optional supplies: Assorted color cardstock and decorative paper (wrapping paper works great too!) is good to have on hand to embellish and add interest to the inside of your journals. Danforth Museum School Page 3

4 Small envelopes are nice to have on hand for adding to the inside of journals Decorative brads, buttons and beads if you want to embellish the outsides or spines of your journal Headband any color, 6 or so is plenty. Available from or Please bring the following supplies for the first class. Standard Book board.087: One 13 x19 sheet Paper for the outside and inside of your journal. Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, old maps, etc. You ll find a wonderful selection of papers at: and Book cloth: 1 piece 11 x3 in any color you like Ribbon or elastic (1 yard ¼ or so wide) and button to use as closure Glue sticks any brand is fine just make sure it says permanent on the label Tapestry needle Plain paper for the inside of each journal: I prefer to use 32lb weight laser printer paper available at Staples but plain copy paper works fine too. 45 pieces per journal that you plan to make. Awl or other sharp object for punching holes An assortment of Twines, yarns, embroidery threads or string to use to sew in your signatures a couple of yards is plenty per journal. Note that the instructor will have a selection of linen threads for you to use as well. Metal ruler Utility knife with a new sharp blade Scissors Rotary cutter, mat and ruler is very helpful to have If you have any questions please feel free to me at suebleiweiss@yahoo.com Danforth Museum School Page 4

5 Creative Boxes and Structures 6 weeks Bleiweiss, Sue Create several boxes in unique shapes including a potpourri or candy box with screened panels, a house box with a flip down roof, a pyramid box and more. No previous box making experience needed, just a sense of adventure! Supply list: It's okay to substitute products with your own favorite brands and colors. Your end results may differ a bit than mine but that's ok! If you're unsure if a substitution will work, are unable to find a particular product or have any questions at all just me at suebleiweiss@yahoo.com and I ll be happy to help. Online suppliers for book board, papers and other supplies for this class: Standard Book board.087: five to six 13 x19 sheets (note this is enough to make the boxes in this class. Buy more sheets if you want to make more than one of each type of box) Paper for the outside and inside of your boxes. Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, old maps, etc. You ll find a wonderful selection of papers at: and Loose weave paper such as Abaca paper from You could also use a sheer loose weave fabric, tulle, netting, window screening or something similar. You ll need enough for four to six 4 squares for each potpourri box you want to make. Goldens white gesso 8 oz container is fine available at White tissue paper you will need at least a dozen sheets. Bring more if you want to do some additional experimenting. Timtex interfacing: 1 yard (Note that this will be available from the instructor for $7 per yard in class and you will need to purchase a ½ yard) Liquid PVA adhesive (white glue). I prefer the glue from or Danforth Museum School Page 5

6 Glue sticks any brand is fine just make sure it says permanent on the label. Liquid PVA adhesive (white glue). I prefer the glue from or Acrylic paint: any color that you like Tapestry or binding needles used for book binding. Awl or other sharp object for punching holes Paint brush 1 or 2 bristle (chip) brush NOT a foam brush Metal ruler Utility knife with a new sharp blade note that this is not an exacto or craft knife! We ll be cutting book board with this and an exacto knife is not sturdy enough. Rotary cutter, mat and ruler is very helpful to have Scissors Please make sure you bring the following to the first class: Standard Book board : 1 sheet Paper for the outside and inside of the first box we ll be making. Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, old maps, etc. You ll find a wonderful selection of papers at: and Liquid PVA adhesive (white glue). I prefer the glue from or Brush for applying the liquid glue I like to use a stencil brush for this Glue sticks any brand is fine just make sure it says permanent on the label. Metal ruler Utility knife with a new sharp blade note that this is not an exacto or craft knife! We ll be cutting book board with this and an exacto knife is not sturdy enough. Rotary cutter, mat and ruler is very helpful to have Scissors Danforth Museum School Page 6

7 Words and Images Pelham, Zach Supply List For first class, please bring: One pack of Colored Pencils One pad of 18x24 white drawing paper A pencil Other materials will be required as class progresses. Danforth Museum School Page 7

8 Exploring the Surface Blackwell, Carol Supply List Oil paint sticks Acrylic paints Matte medium or glazing medium 16 x 20 pad of canvas paper Glue stick Assortment of brushes Danforth Museum School Page 8

9 Collage Blackwell, Carol Supply List Sharp Scissors Archival glue stick (other adhesives discussed in first meeting) Roll of wax paper Paper towel--preferably Bounty Assorted papers----old work of your own is often a good starting point for collage making. Other possibilities include (but are not limited to): Oriental paper Color photocopies Text Magazines Envelopes Sheet music Photos Fabric Tickets Stamps Wallpaper samples Sketches Painters Can bring small assortment of paints, watercolor or acrylics (no oils, please) Brushes Please note: Limit the amount of papers, fabrics, etc. you bring to the first session as the class will be doing a few warm-up exercises with material that the instructor will provide. Danforth Museum School Page 9

10 Constructions Carol Blackwell Supply List adhesives: Liquid Nails; K6000; Tacky Glue utlility knife sharp sissors any materials (ie. wood, metal, found objects) you would like to work with any tools that you will need For next week please bring about 10 sticks, with the bark peeled off Danforth Museum School Page 10