MONIQUE SPARKS CREATIVE FIRES AT AAB

Now that the Intermediate/Advanced Fine Binding class is well underway, books that were formally just a glimmer in the creator's eye, are starting to emerge as objects d' art. The diversity of design and intent is amazing. Books are definitely as individual as the individuals who create them. Though they are still in the unfinished form and we know that much more will be done by way of decoration, I couldn't resist giving you a taste. Check back for the finals next go around.

Monique Lallier has been in house for over a week now and we've enjoyed every minute. The students also get the extra bonus of having her husband, well known Conservator Don Etherington, working on his own project (and lending a little advice along the way). A two-fer... not quite, but almost. Wonder if the reverse will be true next week when Don teaches his class? What a package deal! It's been totally delightful to have them both here at once. I think these are nine very lucky students.

Monique and Lang (Teacher's Assistant) do final inspection prior to pasting leather

Learning Monique's French headband - no easy task

Myssie's decoration

Molly gets some 'advice' from Patty

Lesa using her mini plough for her mini books

Patty's stack o' stuff

Gale in the spotlight

Monique works with Gabby as Don looks on from afar

A cover is born...

... of box calf no less

Monique's demo book

Demos aren't always serious when Patty's around

One of Don Etherington's projects

We can't wait to see where the hole leads in one of Sialia's projects

Pam is having a blast in her first class with Monique

Glasses seem to be mandatory for this class

Not bad for Gabby's second class in fine binding

Gale's book after covering and before final decoration

Bird's eye view

 To be continued....