I can’t wait to attend this next weekend..

Date:  Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 March
Venue:  Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL, Tel: 0161 235 8888
Time:  
Saturday:10:00 – 16:45
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
Event listing on Redeye’s website: https://www.redeye.org.uk/programme/events/editing-sequencing-and-handmade-books-photographers-john–blakemore
Outline event plan:
Day 1 Why make books?
To make a book is in itself a pleasurable activity, necessitating decisions on book form materials, methods and so forth, but beyond this the creation of a  book requires an intense engagement with the images through the activities of editing, sorting and sequencing.
Together with John, participants will explore these problems through the examination of a variety of hand made books. Participants will be encouraged to browse and question the books to gain a better understanding of the process.
There will then be a consideration of the tools and materials required to create a book, and John will demonstrate the making of two simple book types. There will then be a chance to discuss your work, to work out the sequencing, and most appropriate book type for your prints.
Day 2 Creating your book
On the second day, John will work with participant’s on the final consideration of work to be included in the book.
John will then guide participants to produce a handmade book with the opportunity to review the work at the end of the day.
On Arrival:
The workshop takes place in studio 2 on the ground floor – see floor plan attached.
Please make your way there for registration.