Liz Martineau prepares for a meet-up recently at Los Alamos Makers, 1789 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
Some of the books available for participants to explore during a June 14 program at Santa Fe Community College and June 17 at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo
LOS ALAMOS MAKERS NEWS RELEASE
The community is invited to hear Los Alamos Makers member Liz Martineau present a free program, Oh, … I’m A Book Artist?, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Room 570 at Santa Fe Community College.
Martineau will share her winding journey combining sewing, quilting, and mixed media with bookmaking. Participants will explore various book structures and techniques adapted for use with fiber. These aren’t children’s books, they are mixed-media interactive art pieces. Books will be available for participants to explore in person immediately after the presentation.
Books will also be available to explore 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at Los Alamos Makers (1789 Central Ave. inside the Blue Window/Ruby K building). Supplies will be available during this time to create a book or travel journal using a pamphlet stitch. Stop by to explore books, meet other makers, and create art.
Martineau is a member of the Los Alamos Piecemakers, Los Alamos Makers, and the Santa Fe Book Arts Group. She is a quilter, weaver, knitter, bookmaker, and has also dabbled in gel printing, collage, leathercraft and jewelry-making. Martineau has taught classes at Los Alamos Art Center, Los Alamos Nature Center, and Los Alamos Teen Center. She works for the Los Alamos Community Foundation and believes in the power of community. She often uses art to bring people together.
About The Santa Fe Book Arts Group:
The Santa Fe Book Arts Group (BAG) was founded more than 30 years ago to share the love and knowledge of creating books by hand. They celebrate all aspects of the book, including writing, illustration, papermaking, and binding. Over 180 active members participate in workshops, exhibits, and projects in Santa Fe and beyond. BAG offers a unique opportunity to share techniques and tips with other book artists, enjoy lively demonstrations and presentations, attend exciting workshops, hands-on sessions, and salons, and participate in group exhibits.
About Los Alamos Makers:
Los Alamos Makers is an innovation hub that provides space and equipment to innovate and opportunities to make meaningful connections. They have a woodworking shop, 3D printers, sewing machine, serger, and other equipment. They also offer classes in coding, biotechnology, jewelry making, and more. Los Alamos Makers is a place to test ideas, share skills, learn new skills and meet people.