Creative Chaos Cold Gold.

 My biblionautic chums and friends.

A Studio 5 Master Class.
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱. 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝘆.

Yesterday, the 9th of June 2024. Venue... Studio 5, S W London.
A one day introduction to using Gold Leaf without heat.
The benches were cleared, some of the prep work was done... I do not like just handing out kits... In this class the students learnt how to make from the beginning, not assemble bits and bobs.
It was full on, fun and a busy day.

From the serene calm before the doors opened to the culmination of what I think of as 'creative chaos', the attendees made, produced, manipulated stuff to create individual works.
We made equipment, yes!, they got to keep the equipment so they can continue with the techniques learnt during the day.

The the day was not just about learning and doing, we delved into the world of art and design, looked at and discussed examples of other creatives outside the world of bookbinding and book arts. How do others create, what do they create and how we can bring elements to our own work bench to be creative with the book (in all of its' genres) to be expressive, gestural, spontaneous, considered and/or deliberate with our out put.

Often the whisper is heard clearer and resonates longer than the bellowed shout. So it is with art and design, why throw everything on the cover of a book when the subtle or truly considered touch is more than enough? I guess it is having the confidence and conviction to know when enough is enough and too much is ...too much.

Please note.... there are other studios/binderies/ doing stuff, spelling and grammar. Please further note, the opinion of the author may change at any moment. This is due to having an open mind of sorts.