Guild of Book Workers Rocky Mountain Chapter & Art Students League of Denver present Book Structures for Printmakers
March 21-22, 2026 at Anderson Academic Commons, University of Denver
Taught by visiting artist Susan Lowdermilk, Book Artist / Printmaker
In this two-day workshop, participants will explore a range of simple yet dynamic bookbinding structures that pair beautifully with traditional printmaking processes such as relief, intaglio, screenprint, and lithography. Whether you are incorporating existing prints into book form or designing a new project around print-based imagery, these bindings offer flexible and engaging formats.
The workshop is equally welcoming to artists who are not printmakers but who wish to learn a variety of binding methods using diverse papers. Together we will construct structures including the tunnel book, pamphlet stitch, accordion with non-adhesive envelope covers, leporello with covered boards, flag book, and palm leaf book.
Alongside hands-on construction, we will discuss:
•Paper types and printing methods best suited to each structure
•Attributes and challenges of incorporating prints into books
•Additive techniques such as collage and painting
•Methods for protecting printed imagery
•Folders and slip cases for housing the books
The instructor will share examples from their own collection of artist books to inspire and illustrate possibilities. All essential binding materials and papers will be provided, though students are encouraged to bring their own prints and imagery for experimentation.
Registration for members of Art Students League and/or Guild of Book Workers: $300
Registration for non-members of Art Students League and/or Guild of Book Workers: $360
Registration includes $20 material fee, payable at registration.
Registration deadline March 1, 2026
