Tonight is the opening event for the NO BORDERS exhibit at KOZO Studio/ Gallery.
This is part of the World Washi Summit that runs until June 15th.
Opening : TONIGHT! Thursday June 12 from 6 - 9 pm
at KOZO Studio/Gallery
257 Broadview Ave. (just north of Dundas St. E.)
Please come, meet some of the artists and have a bit to eat.
Artists showing are:
PRINT- Susan Cunningham
Elizabeth Forrest
Irina Schestakowich
Frederica Tomas
Barbara Wybou
Jillian Sokso (New York)
Sue Goldestein
Jerry Silverberg
Deb Oden (Savannah, Georgia)
Lucinda Chen
TEXTILE- Mildred Avendano
ARTIST"S BOOKS- Salina Kwan
Katherine Dynes
FIBRE - Akemi Nishidera
Kathleen Troy
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Washi, washi, washi!
It's almost here!
We'll be hosting an exhibition, workshop and lecture!
The times and other info are on the side bar.
Tomorrow I'm meeting with Sheila to figure out what artwork should hang in which gallery. It will be the first art show I have had at KOZO! I've bought a picture hanging system for the show. I'm hoping to host more art shows in the future.
The workshop is Suminagashi. It's a japanese marbling technique where sumi ink is floated on water. This works excellently when you use light washi to pick up the pattern on. I find making the pattern on the water to be absolutely mesmerizing. The marbled papers were originally used as backgrounds for wood block prints and calligraphy. But they are great for bookbinding, cardmaking, origami, etc.
The lecture is a lecture that I gave at the Ontario Spinners and Weavers conference last fall. I taght myself how to put together a power point presentation! So, aside from me talking about how washi is made, why it's an awesome paper, and it's multitude of uses in the textile arts, there will also be tons of visuals! I was able to convert my video and slides from my three years apprenticing in Japan!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Toronto's World Washi Summit
It looks like I will be participating in the Toronto World Washi Summit this June. KOZO Studio/Gallery will host an art show with a handful of artists working in or on washi paper. Washi paper is the paper that everyone mistakenly calls 'rice paper'! I will also be conducting a short workshop on suminagashi ( Japanese, water based, paper marbling) as part of this event.
I'll hopefully know which artists will be showing at KOZO by the end of next week. Very exciting!
Now I have to tidy up the studio!
I'll hopefully know which artists will be showing at KOZO by the end of next week. Very exciting!
Now I have to tidy up the studio!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Teaching
A lot of artists don't like teaching. I don't really understand why. I really enjoy it. Yesterday I had a chance to teach a style of relief printmaking at St. Andrews College in Aurora. The class was very small but It was great interacting with the students. I love seeing all the different ideas and translations of whatever it is that I am teaching. Even when I teach adults it's the same. Different takes on problems, interpretations...it all helps to keep my mind open and refreshed!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
WAYZGOOSE '08
This year we celebrated the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Grimsby Wayzgoose! Bill Poole, my instuctor from O.C.A., founded this Wayzgoose in his hometown of Grimsby thirty years ago to try and make people aware of the art and craft of fine printing. Originally, in 1978, it was only supposed to be a one time event! Oh well! I'm glad it asn't!
When I was an art school student 20-ish years ago, Bill Poole encouraged his class to participate in the Wayzgoose Anthology and attend the event. I have been attending almost every year since then (I missed three years when I was apprenticing in Japan!). A lot of faces have changed in the last 20 years, but happily, many of the faces have also stayed the same. A small handfull of people even date back to that first Wayzgoose Bill Poole organized!
I think we all travel the distance to Grimsby because it is the one event of the year where we are really understood and appreciated by the public that attend. They don't ask us why we print using lead type or why we still bind books the old fashioned way with a needle, thread and fine materials or why we MAKE paper. They "get it" and they love it! It is also great to be gathered with everyone in one place. We sell, we admire, we spend, we chat and then, once the publlic is gone, we relax, have a nice dinner and celebrate!
Bill Poole has been gone several years now. I know he'd be thrilled to know that the Grimsby Wayzgoose is still going strong thanks to all the work of the staff at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery.
My Daughter and I chatting to a guest.
N. Kennedy (standing) and T. Dannenburg (seated) talking shop.
K. Wrigglesworth and a table full of stuff from Don Black Linecasting. Now the rest of it is back at KOZO Studio.
My friend, printmaker F. Tomas of Utility Grade.
Wood engraver, author, teacher G. Walker talking to Don Black of Don Black Linecasting fame.
When I was an art school student 20-ish years ago, Bill Poole encouraged his class to participate in the Wayzgoose Anthology and attend the event. I have been attending almost every year since then (I missed three years when I was apprenticing in Japan!). A lot of faces have changed in the last 20 years, but happily, many of the faces have also stayed the same. A small handfull of people even date back to that first Wayzgoose Bill Poole organized!
I think we all travel the distance to Grimsby because it is the one event of the year where we are really understood and appreciated by the public that attend. They don't ask us why we print using lead type or why we still bind books the old fashioned way with a needle, thread and fine materials or why we MAKE paper. They "get it" and they love it! It is also great to be gathered with everyone in one place. We sell, we admire, we spend, we chat and then, once the publlic is gone, we relax, have a nice dinner and celebrate!
Bill Poole has been gone several years now. I know he'd be thrilled to know that the Grimsby Wayzgoose is still going strong thanks to all the work of the staff at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery.
My Daughter and I chatting to a guest.
N. Kennedy (standing) and T. Dannenburg (seated) talking shop.
K. Wrigglesworth and a table full of stuff from Don Black Linecasting. Now the rest of it is back at KOZO Studio.
My friend, printmaker F. Tomas of Utility Grade. 
Wood engraver, author, teacher G. Walker talking to Don Black of Don Black Linecasting fame.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Don Black Linecasting trip
The group that I took to see Craig at Don Black Linecasting were great! A really interesting group of people! I think a good and informative time was had by all.
Craig Black was awesome! He let everyone cast type on the C4 Intertype and on the Ludlow (my husband helped manage the Ludlow). People could take their time and really look around. I bought a small case of wood furniture, another person bought a platen press, my friend bought a tray of foundry type...I think almost everyone bought something from Craig. I hope we didn't frazzle him too much.
Yup! It's a letterpress candy store! And it's in Toronto! Yay!
Craig talking to some of the group.
Typing at the Intertype machine
Looks scary?
Matrices about to be cast.
Craig Black was awesome! He let everyone cast type on the C4 Intertype and on the Ludlow (my husband helped manage the Ludlow). People could take their time and really look around. I bought a small case of wood furniture, another person bought a platen press, my friend bought a tray of foundry type...I think almost everyone bought something from Craig. I hope we didn't frazzle him too much.
Yup! It's a letterpress candy store! And it's in Toronto! Yay!
Craig talking to some of the group.
Typing at the Intertype machine
Looks scary?
Matrices about to be cast.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
30 th Annual WAYZGOOSE in Grimsby, ON
WAYZGOOSE
Annual Bookarts Fair
Join us for the
30th Year of Wayzgoose!
April 26, 2008, 10am - 5pm
Every year on the last Saturday in April, the Grimsby Public Art Gallery celebrates Wayzgoose, a festival of Book Arts. This annual book arts fair brings together private presses from all across Canada and the United States representing the renewal of old friendships, the beginning of new ones, and the appreciation for handmade book and paper arts. Demonstrations and displays of paper making, book binding, calligraphy, paper marbling, and book making celebrates the love of fine art, fine craft, and stories.
I've been participating for almost 20 years!
Come on out and support the book arts and the creative people who love it!
Annual Bookarts Fair
Join us for the
30th Year of Wayzgoose!
April 26, 2008, 10am - 5pm
Every year on the last Saturday in April, the Grimsby Public Art Gallery celebrates Wayzgoose, a festival of Book Arts. This annual book arts fair brings together private presses from all across Canada and the United States representing the renewal of old friendships, the beginning of new ones, and the appreciation for handmade book and paper arts. Demonstrations and displays of paper making, book binding, calligraphy, paper marbling, and book making celebrates the love of fine art, fine craft, and stories.
I've been participating for almost 20 years!
Come on out and support the book arts and the creative people who love it!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Back to work
After an almost three week vacation in Florida with my family, I'm finally getting back, up to speed at home.
This Saturday is the "Class trip" to Don Black Linecasting that I've organized! Wow! 24 people are going! I'm excited and nervous. I LOVE DBL. It's like a candy shop for me! Well... I wouldn't actually eat any of it! I feel like a kid who wants to show their friends the new toy they got for their birthday! I hope the participants find DBL as amazing as I do! I even have a list of some stuff I need to pick up.
- composing stick
- furniture rack
- lead strips
- and other stuff that Craig might have that I really want even though I don't know it yet!
This Saturday is the "Class trip" to Don Black Linecasting that I've organized! Wow! 24 people are going! I'm excited and nervous. I LOVE DBL. It's like a candy shop for me! Well... I wouldn't actually eat any of it! I feel like a kid who wants to show their friends the new toy they got for their birthday! I hope the participants find DBL as amazing as I do! I even have a list of some stuff I need to pick up.
- composing stick
- furniture rack
- lead strips
- and other stuff that Craig might have that I really want even though I don't know it yet!
Friday, March 7, 2008
WORKSHOPS FOR SPRING!
Here's the latest on workshops at KOZO. There are workshops in letterpress, book binding and book arts and relief printmaking. I'm really excited!
Intro. to Letterpress
April 6 from 10 - 3 pm
Learn the basics of printing on a flatbed press with Akemi Nishidera at her studio.
The Vandercook press is one of the most popular presses for letterpress printers and the little Showcard is perfect for small editions, gift tags, and quick prints. In this introduction class participants will learn to print from a combination of wood type, metal type, and metal cuts. This is a great workshop to take if you have an inkling that you might like to get your own press.
Cost $ 55.00+GST plus supply fee of $10.00.
Letterpress 1
Sun. April 20 & 27, 10 - 5 pm
This intensive two day workshop picks up where the Intro. class ended. Participants will learn about composing, using furniture, locking up a form and registration. Each participant will create a small two colour edition of their own unique letterpress printed Broadsides
Participants should have 'Letterpress Printing Intro.' or have discussed their previous experience with the instructor.
Workshop price for the 2 days is $150.00+GST plus a $15.00 supply fee.
Relief Printmaking
6 Wednesdays starting May 21 from 6 - 9 pm.
Relief printmaking is a popular form of printing because it can be done very simply and inexpensively if you are just a hobbyist or a beginner. In these hands-on sessions participants, will explore creating images with some traditional and non-traditional supplies We will also learn about tools used for creating these "plates", types of papers, inks, and methods of hand printing. Students will have created a portfolio of prints by the end of the session.
$140.00+GST plus $20.00 supply fee
Book Binding 101
8 Tuesdays starting April 1 from 6 - 9 pm
In this set of 8 workshops participants will learn about bookbinding terminology, tools, supplies and create a variety of book forms (concertinas, stab bound, single page, pamphlet, hardcover, experimental, etc.). Students will learn about the book structure and the importance of the papers that are used. Methods of embellishment for books will also be taught.
Cost $ 186.00* plus $20.00 supply fee
Progressions in Paper
4 Wednesdays starting April 16 from 6 - 9 pm
Four days of playing with paper! In this series we will explore the world of paper and methods of decorating them Participants will try paste papers, orizome marbling, relief, washes and glazes and momigami. The resulting papers are , sturdy, unique and perfect for bookbinding, scrapbook projects, cards, collage and so much more!
Cost $72.08 plus $20.00 supply fe
Chigiri-e
Sunday May 4 from 10 - 3 pm
Chigiri-e is a Japanese art form that uses paper to create a 'painting'. Washi (known as rice paper) of varying colours, weights and textures are torn in small pieces and collaged to create an image that looks very much like a watercolour painting! Participants will learn about washi and why it is used, create their own 'painting', and frame it in a traditional Japanese style.
Cost $ 55.00+GST plus $15.00 supply fee.
Makes a great Mother'sDay gift!
Bind and Blab
Thursday March 27, April 24, May 29 & June 26, from 6 - 9 pm
FREE
Drop in for an informal gathering at the studio. Bring your book projects to work on, chat, trade information, share stories, opinions, ideas, meet people and have some tea.
Please call ahead to book a chair.
VANDERCOOK SP15 RENTAL for letterpress
$35.00 for the first two hours/session
$10.00 for each additional hour/session
Add $20.00/hour if you need assistance and/or technical help.
A minimum of two hours must be booked per session.
Included; black rubber based ink, access to available wood type, metal type and cuts, furniture, leading, chase, clean up supplies.
Workshop Registration Information
A deposit of 50%of the workshop cost (before 5% GST) is required upon registration to guarantee a space in the workshop. We will contact you by telephone or e-mail to confirm your registration. Remainder of payment plus GST on the total workshop cost is due on the first day of the workshop. Supply fees are payable to the instructor in cash at the workshop.
Cancellations are allowed up to three days before the date of the workshop and a cancellation fee of $15.00 will be charged. After that time, no refunds will be given.
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop if there is insufficient participation and in this case all fees will be refunded to the participants.
For more information contact Akemi.
e-mail: kozostudio@gmail.com
tel: 416-214-1882
Payment is by cash, cheque., VISA or MC.. Registration and deposit may be mailed to
KOZO c/o Akemi Nishidera, 51 Cummings St., Toronto, ON M4M 1M9
Please do not forget to include your name, e-mail, telephone number and the name and date of the workshops you wish to register in!
*Cheques should be made out to Akemi Nishidera.
Please DO NOT put cash in the mail!
Registration should be mailed to
Akemi Nishidera, 51 Cummings St., Toronto, ON M4M 1M9
All workshops held at the studio located at 257 Broadview Ave.
Intro. to Letterpress
April 6 from 10 - 3 pm
Learn the basics of printing on a flatbed press with Akemi Nishidera at her studio.
The Vandercook press is one of the most popular presses for letterpress printers and the little Showcard is perfect for small editions, gift tags, and quick prints. In this introduction class participants will learn to print from a combination of wood type, metal type, and metal cuts. This is a great workshop to take if you have an inkling that you might like to get your own press.
Cost $ 55.00+GST plus supply fee of $10.00.
Letterpress 1
Sun. April 20 & 27, 10 - 5 pm
This intensive two day workshop picks up where the Intro. class ended. Participants will learn about composing, using furniture, locking up a form and registration. Each participant will create a small two colour edition of their own unique letterpress printed Broadsides
Participants should have 'Letterpress Printing Intro.' or have discussed their previous experience with the instructor.
Workshop price for the 2 days is $150.00+GST plus a $15.00 supply fee.
Relief Printmaking
6 Wednesdays starting May 21 from 6 - 9 pm.
Relief printmaking is a popular form of printing because it can be done very simply and inexpensively if you are just a hobbyist or a beginner. In these hands-on sessions participants, will explore creating images with some traditional and non-traditional supplies We will also learn about tools used for creating these "plates", types of papers, inks, and methods of hand printing. Students will have created a portfolio of prints by the end of the session.
$140.00+GST plus $20.00 supply fee
Book Binding 101
8 Tuesdays starting April 1 from 6 - 9 pm
In this set of 8 workshops participants will learn about bookbinding terminology, tools, supplies and create a variety of book forms (concertinas, stab bound, single page, pamphlet, hardcover, experimental, etc.). Students will learn about the book structure and the importance of the papers that are used. Methods of embellishment for books will also be taught.
Cost $ 186.00* plus $20.00 supply fee
Progressions in Paper
4 Wednesdays starting April 16 from 6 - 9 pm
Four days of playing with paper! In this series we will explore the world of paper and methods of decorating them Participants will try paste papers, orizome marbling, relief, washes and glazes and momigami. The resulting papers are , sturdy, unique and perfect for bookbinding, scrapbook projects, cards, collage and so much more!
Cost $72.08 plus $20.00 supply fe
Chigiri-e
Sunday May 4 from 10 - 3 pm
Chigiri-e is a Japanese art form that uses paper to create a 'painting'. Washi (known as rice paper) of varying colours, weights and textures are torn in small pieces and collaged to create an image that looks very much like a watercolour painting! Participants will learn about washi and why it is used, create their own 'painting', and frame it in a traditional Japanese style.
Cost $ 55.00+GST plus $15.00 supply fee.
Makes a great Mother'sDay gift!
Bind and Blab
Thursday March 27, April 24, May 29 & June 26, from 6 - 9 pm
FREE
Drop in for an informal gathering at the studio. Bring your book projects to work on, chat, trade information, share stories, opinions, ideas, meet people and have some tea.
Please call ahead to book a chair.
VANDERCOOK SP15 RENTAL for letterpress
$35.00 for the first two hours/session
$10.00 for each additional hour/session
Add $20.00/hour if you need assistance and/or technical help.
A minimum of two hours must be booked per session.
Included; black rubber based ink, access to available wood type, metal type and cuts, furniture, leading, chase, clean up supplies.
Workshop Registration Information
A deposit of 50%of the workshop cost (before 5% GST) is required upon registration to guarantee a space in the workshop. We will contact you by telephone or e-mail to confirm your registration. Remainder of payment plus GST on the total workshop cost is due on the first day of the workshop. Supply fees are payable to the instructor in cash at the workshop.
Cancellations are allowed up to three days before the date of the workshop and a cancellation fee of $15.00 will be charged. After that time, no refunds will be given.
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop if there is insufficient participation and in this case all fees will be refunded to the participants.
For more information contact Akemi.
e-mail: kozostudio@gmail.com
tel: 416-214-1882
Payment is by cash, cheque., VISA or MC.. Registration and deposit may be mailed to
KOZO c/o Akemi Nishidera, 51 Cummings St., Toronto, ON M4M 1M9
Please do not forget to include your name, e-mail, telephone number and the name and date of the workshops you wish to register in!
*Cheques should be made out to Akemi Nishidera.
Please DO NOT put cash in the mail!
Registration should be mailed to
Akemi Nishidera, 51 Cummings St., Toronto, ON M4M 1M9
All workshops held at the studio located at 257 Broadview Ave.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day!
Letterpress Cherub Card from vintage cuts.
I almost exclusively use old type (wood or metal) and old vintage cuts for the cards I create. I'm not a computer person so I don't make polymer plates that often. The last polymer plate I made was when I was in art school and we had to create everything photgraphically in reprography! We didn't have any computers for student use back then. I actually wrote my essays by hand!
Letterpress XO Card from wood type.
I have a cool colection of wood type. They are such wonderful tactile pieces of history!
This is a wee book I made with a letterpress printed cover. It's to write love notes in.
These LOVE tags are leterpressed wood type and a vintage cut.
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