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Quarterly Newsletter
Book Arts Roundup
Rocky Mountain
Chapter Board
SALT LAKE CITY
CHAIR & EVENTS

Ethan Ensign

(scruboakbindery@gmail.com)
DENVER CHAIR

Pamela Luetz
(TheThreadThatBinds@mac.com)
DENVER EVENTS

Sammy Lee
(sammy.lee@mac.com)
TREASURER

Emily Tipps
(Emily.Tipps@utah.edu)

from the Roundup Editor

Dear Chapter Members:

Summer is upon us and with the change in seasons, comes changes in life as well! I have
been producing the Roundup since September of 2005, and have determined I can no longer
make the commitment. It has been easy and fun to send out the Roundup quarterly I always
know what is going on in our large chapter, and feel inspired by the people I have met along the
way. As well, it has been a pleasure to serve on the board.
Elections are held in odd-numbered years for all offices. All officers will run for re-election to
their positions except myself. Find inserted a copy of our Chapter Guidelines. Please take the
time to read through them and see if you or someone you know would consider the position of
Newsletter Editor. The term will run to June 31, 2015. You can alert any board member (emails
listed at left & below) of nomination for this position.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will not be a September Issue of the Book Arts
Roundup. Note that many classes and goings-on are listed through November to alert you
to upcoming possibilites. I have agreed to produce the Winter/December Issue, wherein all
members can read about nominated persons and will have a chance to vote.
I also must apologize for how late this issue is coming to you there were some bumps along
the way but now it is in your hands. Enjoy, there is a lot going on!
Cheer, your humble editor, -Lang Ingalls (lang@eidolonpress.com)

NEWLETTER EDITOR

Lang Ingalls

(lang@eidolonpress.com)

G U I L D O F B O O K W O R K E R S - RO C K Y M O U N TA I N C H A P T E R
E L E C T I O N O F O F F I C E R S - J U LY, 2 0 1 3

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Nominations
Deadline for nominations is August 15, 2013. Contact any one of the board members at left

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to nominate yourself or another interested party for any position. Note the position that needs
to be filled is:

Newsletter Editor

The next newsletter will be

out in December...
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Guild of Bookworkers,
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Elections
Please review the included Chapter Guidelines for descriptions of Chapter Positions. The

current Rocky Mountain Chapter Board was elected in June of 2011, and all have elected to
run again with the exception of Lang Ingalls as Newsletter Editor. Member involvement is
critical; please consider giving your time!
Salt Lake City
Co-Chair & Events Coordinator:

Ethan Ensign (scruboakbindery@gmail.com)

Denver
Co-Chair:
Events Coordinator:

Pamela Luetz (TheThreadThatBinds@mac.com)

Sammy Lee (sammy.lee@mac.com)

Treasurer:

Emily Tipps (Emily.Tipps@utah.edu)

Newsletter Editor:

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from the Chapter Chair in Salt Lake City

Greetings from Salt Lake. I am working on scheduling our next meeting. Ink Run Press in the Salt Lake
Avenues has volunteered to be our next location (late August or early September). If you know of or would like to
volunteer a book or bookbinding location for a GBW gathering please let me know. Several binders expressed interest
in having Jim Croft teach a workshop in the fall. I am working with him and Ink Run Press to find a date for a tool
making workshop. I would also like to have a Rocky Mountain Chapter Member Exhibit early next year that will be
shared between Utah and Colorado, with all chapter members able to enter a book or two.

I hope to see you in Washington D.C., Ethan Ensign
scruboakbindery@gmail.com

from the Chapter Chair in Denver

Dear Rocky Mountain Chapter Members,

Greetings. Forest fires are again bringing danger to Colorado this year, and anxieties are high. I hope you all
stay safe.

The Rocky Mountain Chapter has some exciting events on the horizon (pardon the pun).We are looking
forward to the opening of the GBW Horizon exhibit at the Penrose Library at the University of Denver. An opening
reception will be held August 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Anderson Academic Commons, with our own Emily Tipps as
the speaker. We plan to have a short Chapter meeting prior to the opening talk in Room 212, at 5:30, right near the
exhibit. I hope many of you will be able to attend.

Kylin Lee will present a workshop, The Flex Spine Album and Contemporary Approaches to Codex Structures, on
July 20 & 21, at the Ewing Farm in Lafayette. Details can be seen on the Rocky Mountain Chapter Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/Denver.RMC.GBW.

This past spring included the sewing structure workshop by Kitty Maryatt, Let Me Count the Ways, in Denver
in early March, as well as a talk in Boulder at the end of February by Kitty Maryatt and Sammy Lee, Joining Forces.
I was unable to attend, but am so grateful that we were able to host both of these great events in our region.

Also, member Gail Lindley of Denver Bookbinding Company arranged with Bemis Library in Littleton, for
member work to be displayed in April. She and Sammy Lee collected member books and helped with the installation
of the exhibit. Thanks to both of them for their efforts to make this happen.

Sammy Lee, Karen Jones and I represented the Rocky Mountain Chapter at the Gathering of the Guilds that
was held at the Boettcher Mansion in Golden on April 27. It was an opportunity to join other arts and crafts guilds
from the region to demonstrate and show work to the public. Sammy demonstrated Joomchi, a traditional Korean
method of making textured decorative papers using just Hanji papers (Korean handmade mulberry papers) and
waterreally beautiful and unique. I demonstrated sewing a book on cords. This is an annual event, and I encourage
our members to participate with us next year. It is a chance to sell our work, educate the public about our work and
create an awareness about book arts. (Plus, the setting is gorgeous!)

Because our Chapter is so spread out, we focus mostly on workshops and exhibits in the Salt Lake City and
Denver regions. We hope that members who live outside these areas are willing and able to travel to participate in these
events. We have a vibrant Facebook page that Sammy Lee keeps up that gives updates of Chapter happenings in the
Denver area. And we have our newsletter, the Rocky Mountain Roundup. Im really impressed with the caliber of
workshops and exhibits that our Chapter presents. There are superb things happening in our Chapter. Are there things
we want our Chapter to focus on that are currently not offered? Please let Ethan and me know if you have ideas to
share. If we wish to inject greater energy into our Chapter we need the involvement of our members. Perhaps we can
discuss ways to use social media to provide more perks for our members and to get more members involvedmaybe
a webpage that features member work; a blog for members, etc. I need help hereI am not aware of all the tools out
there that can bring us together, help us support and encourage each other and showcase our work. Mostly, I would
like you to be glad to be a part of the Rocky Mountain Chapter.

Warm Regards, Pamela Train Leutz
TheThreadThatBinds@mac.com
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CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

C l ot h Bin d in g, with Mark Andersson, July 8 - 12

Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
Tu n n el V ision with Laura Decker & Emily Tipps, July 13
BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org
Half Leat h er Bi ndi ng with Mark Andersson, July 13 - August 10 (Saturdays) & August 5 - 9 (week long)
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
C l ot h B ook Repa i r, with Mark Andersson, July 15 - 19
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
It alian Leat h er Jo urna l at Denver Bookbinding, July 20 & August 17
Denver Bookbinding: Denver, CO; www.denverbook.com
T he Su m m it Calli gr a phy Co nference, July 20 - 28, Colorado Springs, CO, www.2013calligraphyconference.com
An Intimate Atlas, with Jill Berry
Resolute Imagery: from the Universal to the Particular, with Laurie Doctor
The Mutable Majuscule & Chroma Maxima, with Nancy Culmone
C l ot h B oxes & Enclo s ures , with Mark Andersson, July 22 - 26
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
T he Am az in g Dremel with Jill Timm, July 26 & 27
BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org
Bl i s s Bee Jou rna li ng, with Jill Berry, July 27 - 29
Bisbee, AZ; www.jillberrydesign.com
Su m of Par t s* with Louona Tanner, August 2 -3
*an Educators Workshop, BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org
A n In t im at e At la s , with Jill Berry, August 8 - 10
Glennie Coombe Gallery, Paonia, CO; www.jillberrydesign.com
Fu ll Calf Bin d ing with Mark Andersson, August 12 - 16
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
Lets Get Digita l with Laura Decker, Mary Toscano & David Wolske, August 16 & 24
BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org
Material Mash-up: a Medley of Decorative Techniques* with L. Decker, M. Toscano, E. Twitchell &J. Wilson, September 7
*an Educators Workshop, BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org
Non -ad h esive Bi ndi ng, with Mark Andersson, September 7 - October 5 (Saturdays)
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
T he Ar t & Craft o f Pa per Ma r bli ng, with Pamela Smith, September 9 - 13
American Academy of Bookbinding: Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org
Fu nd am en t als of Fi ne Lea ther Bi ndi ng , with Don Glaister, September 16 - 27
American Academy of Bookbinding: Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org
Li mp Leat h er Bi ndi ng with Mark Andersson, September 16 - 20
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
Int uit ion & Ima ger y, with Laurie Doctor & Barbara Griek, September 21 - 27
Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico; www. lauriedoctor.com or www.barbaragriek.com
Letterforms as Image for Design Bindings & Artists Books, with Suzanne Moore, September 23 - 27
American Academy of Bookbinding: Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org
A l t e rn at ive Deco r a ti ve Techni ques , with Don Glaister, September 30 - October 4
American Academy of Bookbinding: Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org
Di g it al Fou n t ai n: Repur po s i ng Di gi tal Print ing with Clifton Meador, October 4 & 5
BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org
The Unconventional Use of Leather: a New Melding of Leather, Adhesive & Structure, with Daniel Kelm, October 7 - 11
American Academy of Bookbinding: Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org
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C L A S S E S , W O R K S H O P S & L E C T U R E S - c o nt

A l t e rn at ive Deco r a ti ve Techni ques , with Don Glaister, September 30 - October 4

American Academy of Bookbinding: Telluride, Colorado; www.ahhaa.org
Li mp Vellu m Bi ndi ng with Mark Andersson, October 9 - 12
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
T he Lu min ou s La nds ca pe: The Co lo r s o f Ta o s , with Jill Berry, October 21 - 27
Taos, NM; www.jillberrydesign.com
T he Ar t icu lat e Ha nd: a n Intro ducti o n t o Ca l l ig ra ph y with Louona Tanner, October 23 - November 13
BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org
Lets Make Gifts ! with Mark Andersson, November 2 -16 (Saturdays)
Panther Peak Bindery: Tuscon, Arizona; www.pantherpeakbindery.com
Press t o Post in a Da y with Mary Toscano, November 9
BookArts Program: Salt Lake City, Utah; www.bookartsprogram.org

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EXHIBITIONS

Joan Iverson Goswell: Politics & Other Diversions, June 4 through August
Durango Arts Center - the Upstairs Art Library, Durango, CO; www.DurangoArts.org

Susan King Solo Exhibition, June 21 - August 3

Abecedarian Gallery, Denver, CO; www.abecedariangallery.com

Narrative Threads, June 21 - August 3

Abecedarian Gallery - Reading Room, Denver, CO; www.abecedariangallery.com

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EVENTS

The Rocky Mountain Wayzgoose & BAL Open House - Lafayette, CO, July 27
www.bookartsleague.org
The Book Arts League is joining with the Wayzgoose for a big day, nine oclock until noon. Come join in the fun!
Su s an K in g at Abeceda r i a n Ga ller y - Denver, CO, until August 3
www.abecedariangallery.com
Years ago, a colleague said taking a workshop with Susan King changed my life. Over the years Ive heard variations of
this sentiment, and have also had the privilege of experiencing the phenomenon myself. So it is with great enthusiasm that
Abecedarian Gallery is sponsoring two one-day workshops with Susan in August, offered in conjunction with her solo
exhibit at Abecedarian. The workshop, Artists at Work: the creative conversation, is offered either on August 3 or August 4,
with space for only 7 each day. It will be held at Abecedarian Gallery, in Central Denver. More details available here <http://
www.abecedariangallery.com/opportunities.htm>
G B W s Ho rizo n Exhi bi ti o n - Denver, CO, August 1 - October 31
visit: facebook.com/Denver.RMC.GBW
The GBW Horizon exhibit will be held at the Penrose Library at the University of Denver. An opening reception will be
held August 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Anderson Academic Commons, with Chapter Treasurer Emily Tipps as the speaker. A
brief Chapter meeting will be held at 5:30, just before the opening.
The Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Book Fair - Denver, CO, August 2 & 3
www.rmaba.org
The theme of the Fair is caring for collections of all types. A display of artists books from the collection held at the
University of Denver will be on display Aug. 3.

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N AT I O N A L I T E M S O F I N T E R E S T

Dominic Riley & Michael Burke are currently teaching at the San Francisco Center for the Book! Visit www.sfcb.org.
2013 Summer Book Arts Institute at Wells College. Visit www.wells.edu, under events.
Full Tilt Bookbinding at Womens Studio Workshop in Rosendale, NY, www.wsworkshop.org.
Bookbinding Now audio podcasts - check out www.bookbindingnow.com for very interesting interviews.
GBW Standards of Excellence Seminar in Washington, DC, October 23 - 27. Sign up now! www.guildofbookworkers.org.
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Bookbinding

in the Quaint Village

of Loket, Czech Republic

by Pamela Train Luetz

I am back from a richly memorable trip to Loket, Czech
Republic, where three other bookbinding friends and I were given the
opportunity to learn about miniature limited edition books with design
bookbinder Jarmila Sobota. Jarmila is a fabulous designer, bookbinder
and teacher, and is the wife of the late great bookbinder, Jan Sobota.
Her unique limited edition miniature design bindings are popular with
miniature book collectors. During our time with Jarmila, we learned the
process: developing an ideawhat story to pick, how to use materials
Sabota Gate
and design to depict it in a way that is intriguing; finding the resources for the projectunusual
pieces that will be part of the design, arranging laser cutting or die cutting, deciding on materials and
what will work for the project; as well as the laying out of the text using specific software, printing,
collating, trimming, sewing and binding. It is a complex and exciting process and we were so inspired
by working with her.

The experience of being there was enchanting. We stayed in a quaint pension that provided
comfortable rooms and hearty breakfasts, as well as a restaurant with some of the best meals Ive
ever had (except for those prepared by Jarmila, who is the best cook ever!). After breakfast we walked
the short distance along a cobblestone street and through a short tunnel that spilled out to a large gate
that appears to be an open wooden book (see below). The door to the home is just beyond the book
gate. We would enter, hang up our coats (it was chilly and drizzly much of the time), greet Jarmila
and her son, Michal, and get started working at the bench in the middle of the room. Surrounding us
were handle tools neatly lined up on one wall, snake skins, fish skins and all kinds of exotic skins on
another wall, skins of leather hanging in another area, paper trays, a board shear, a backing press, a
standing press, and a shelf unit with Jarmilas projects.We would work all morning, break for a lunch
at the pension restaurant, return to work and then enjoy dinner together, often prepared by Jarmila.
The days seemed to fly by.

We visited the village library housed in the reconstructed baroque town hall. A part of the
library features displays of bookbindingsrestored medieval bindings, as well as bindings of
contemporary Czech and foreign bookbinders. We were amazed at the remarkable bindings from
so many well known contemporary bookbinders. A couple of us also took the opportunity to visit
one of the prettiest towns Ive ever seen, Karlovy Vary. I never tire of visiting this historic spa town
with abundant curative springs, situated on the Ohe River. The Ohe River valley runs from Karlovy
Vary to Loket through protected forest land and is stunningly
beautiful.

Mostly I enjoyed the relationships created and nurtured
during this time in Loket. I loved the walking, talking, eating,
drinking, dancing and working with Jarmila and her son,
Michal, with my three friends, with the friendly and generous
people who worked at the pension, and with the Czech people
we encountered. My life is always somehow altered for the
good by my visits to the Sobota home in Loket, and this was
no exception.
Loket Library

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MEMBER & REGIONAL NEWS

Rocky Mountain Chapter member Jill Berry sent in these notices: online classes with Luminart, online classes
on her blog, a sketch group in the Boulder area, and Personal-Geographies.com a blog for Arty-Cartophiles or
anyone who loves maps. Email her at jill@jillberrydesign.com or visit her website: jillberrydesign.com for details.
Stay tuned for more about Tom Parsons Letterpress Museum! His proposal was approved by the
Englewood City Council recently. Congratulations, Tom!!

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CALL FOR ENTRIES

Ec o Ed it ion s

www.23sandy.com
Can artist books raise consciousness, create awareness or change the world and our environment? Lets use our powers as
stewards of the earth to report on the state of our environment, ecology, sustainability, pollution, climate, recycling and
our planet in general. This juried exhibition is open to unique and limited edition artist books, broadsides, zines, sculptural
bookworks and more and will juried by Cara List, the Art and Art History Librarian at the University of Oregon Architecture
and Allied Arts Library.
| Deadline for Entry: September 13, 2013 (midnight)
| Dates of exhibit: July 1, 2014 to January 1, 2015
2 0 15 DeGolyer Exhi bi ti o n & Co mpetit io n f o r A m e rica n B o o k b ind ing
In honor of the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the Helen Warren DeGolyer Triennial Competition for American
Bookbinding, the 2015 Award Commission will be Mrs. DeGolyers unbound copy of Bernard C. Middletons The Restoration
of Leather Bindings (Chicago: American Library Association, 1976). This classic manual of bookbinding conservation offers
a comprehensive overview of traditional restoration techniques, tools, and materials. It is illustrated with numerous black
and white photographs by the author and his bindery assistant Eric Horne, and detailed drawings and diagrams by Aldren
A. Watson. Awards include Excellence in Fine Binding for $6000; Design Prize for $2000; Guidelines Prize for $1000.
| For details visit: www.smu.edu/Bridwell/About/DegolyerBookbindingCompetition

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