Clever Coptic Bookbinding with Rose Rigley

NorthSite Contemporary Arts (formerly KickArts) is a leading contemporary visual arts organisation that engages, supports and profiles artists in the Tropical Far North Queensland region including artists based in remote and regional communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait.Through our exhibitions, events and programs we provide enriching experiences for audiences.www.northsite.org.au

NorthSite Contemporary Arts

Learn how to make a beautiful handmade A5 open-bound book.

In this workshop, Cairns-based contemporary artist &amp; arts educator Rose Rigley will teach the fundamentals of bookbinding. Participants (14yrs+) will be guided to create an A5 hand-made, open-bound book using the Coptic stitch binding method. Each participant will craft one unique book, learning how to create pages, make covers, layout signatures, and techniques for binding.No experience necessary.When: Saturday 19 NovemberLocation: NorthSite at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, 96 Abbott Street, Cairns City 4870Time: 1 PM — 4 PMPrice: $53.84, all materials providedBookings are essential. Max 10 participants.

Rose Rigley is part of Sixold Project. She has exhibited in numerous solo and group shows at a regional, national and international level. Her artist books have won both minor and major art awards. After studying bookbinding at the Centre of Book Arts, New York, and undertaking a mentorship with specialist book artist Adele Outteridge, Rose can now create a book structure in more than 40 different ways.

<aside>The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. NorthSite is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. NorthSite is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. </aside>

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