Calling All Book Artists: Join a New Creative Group
Do you make books, by hand, using a press, or by imagination? Whether you’re a printmaker layering ink on paper, a writer binding words between pages, an illustrator folding zines at your kitchen table, or someone experimenting with what a book can become, I’d love to hear from you. I’m starting a new group (in the Colchester area) for artists and makers who work with books as a creative form. The aim is simple: to bring together people who love books, not just as things to read, but as things to make, share, and explore. Why a group for book artists? Because bookmaking, though often a solitary pursuit, thrives in community. A shared space can spark ideas, open up new techniques, and build lasting creative relationships. Whether you’ve been making books for years or you’re just beginning, this is a chance to connect. Imagine the group as a welcoming, informal gathering where we can: Share tips and processes Give and receive feedback on works-in-progress Collaborate on projects or...