Book arts events are sponsored by many different organizations at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Notices of events are posted through campus communications, and collected on this page.

Visiting Book Artists

visting book artists Throughout the year, book artists from different disciplines are invited to the campus to conduct workshops, to give lectures, demonstrations, and presentations, and to share their passion for books with students. Book artists who have recently visited CSB/SJU include Mary Hark, Jana Pullman, Regula Russelle, and C.B. Sherlock.
 

Papermaking

papermaking workshop The CSB Book Arts Studio has papermaking equipment. The Literary Arts Institute offers occasional workshops in papermaking taking advantage of this equipment. A recent workshop offered participants the opportunity to make paper with native grasses.
 

Bookbinding

hand bookbinding Students in several classes have the opportunity to make books using resources of the Book Arts Studio. In addition, there are occasional workshops offered in bookbinding techniques, such as a Saturday workshop on making a longstitch binding journal offered by the Library.
 

Exhibits

Saint John's Bible Gospel and Acts image Items from the permanent collections of the CSB/SJU Libraries, the Literary Arts Institute, the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, and the College and University are often on exhibit in various campus venues. In addition, CSB/SJU will have exhibits of works on loan from other organizations.

Coming Events

March 20, 2010

10am-4:00pm: Open Journals, (Book Arts Studio BAC 64) create a journal in this free book-binding workshop!

March 23, 2010

3:30-4:30pm (BAC A-104)
What is the Saint John's Bible? FAE event
Presenter: Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn- HMML

March 24, 2010

1:30-3:30pm (BAC C-109)
Gold Leafing Workshop FAE event
Class limit: 12 supplies provided
Presenter: Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn, HMML

March 24, 2010

2:30-4:30pm (BAC A-108)
A Guided Tour Through the World of Electronic Books
Presenter: Dr. Theresa Vann, HMML FAE event

March 25, 2010

6:30-7:30pm (BAC A-104)
What is the Saint John's Bible? FAE event
Presenter: Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn- HMML

March 26, 2010

Book Arts Studio Open House 1-3:00pm

March 26, 2010

Edible Book Event - Clemens Library 3-4:30 p.m.

On Exhibit

February 25 - April 14, 2010

Spreading the Word: A Hands-on Exploration of CSB/SJU Book Arts Collection
Gorecki Gallery, CSB

February 26 – April 14, 2010

Mary Hark: Paper Works
Gallery Lounge, CSB

March 4 – April 11, 2010

Following Inky Footrprints: the works of a Printer's daughter
Clemens Library , CSB

March 12, 2010 - October 24, 2010

Saint John's Bible exhibited with Dead Sea Scrolls
Science Museum of Minnesota

June 7 - July 30, 2010

Press Time - The Northern Printmakers Alliance
Gorecki Gallery and Gallery Lounge (CSB)