At A.J. Smith Elementary School . . .

I brought a printing press over to A.J. Smith Elementary School to show the students how printing was done historically. We printed an image of a "Wide-Awake" portable steam engine that was built in Union Springs in the 1800s. Historic image from Bill Hecht ( SPENCER MANUFACTURING ).

Students get to use an old printing press to make bookmarks! The picture is of a steam engine that was made here in Union Springs on Factory St. pic.twitter.com/UqdKVhMabr

— Union Springs AJ (@UnionSpringsAJ) June 14, 2017

Recent Commission . . .

I just completed rebinding another copy of "The History of Cayuga County" printed in 1879! This is a fascinating book full of information and drawings of the area, but finding a good intact copy is almost impossible. This one has a lot more life left in it now with a new reinforced vellum spine, dark gray cloth cover and even a ribbon bookmark.

At the library . . .

A day in the studio.

last day of class . . .

My busy bookbinding students on the last day of class at Wells College. 

Workshop. . . .

Some happy students making book covers at my adult continuing education class. 

Mark Your Calendar!

I will be giving a free lecture at 6pm on April 10th at the Seymour Library in Auburn, New York. I will be bringing an antique press along ! I hope to see you there.

Bookbinding Workshop!

I am offering my bookbinding workshop again! I only do these classes because I enjoy teaching them, and I know you will enjoy it too, not to mention, you get to take home a really nice product at the end.

“Make a Journal or Sketchbook” is 4 sessions, held from 5:30-7:30  on 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 at A. J. Smith Elementary School in Union Springs, New York.

In this class you will get to make a blank hard-cover book to take home! We will start by making our own decorative paste papers using acrylic paints and wheat starch. Next we will sew the pages together using thread and traditional bookbinding techniques. Finally, we will construct the covers using our decorated paper, and attach them to our books. At the end you will have a beautiful hand-made book and the knowledge to repeat the process on your own.

Materials Fee of $20 payable to the instructor will be collected during the first session. All materials will be provided. Registration fee is $25.

To sign up, please call or e-mail Lisa Winters (315) 889-7102 x2202
lwinters@unionspringscsd.org

I am happy to directly answer any questions about the class: rlomascolo@gmx.com.