Welcome to LIBROS

LIBROS is New Mexico’s Book Arts Guild offering a variety of inspiration for both traditional and experimental artist’s books. We hold regular meetings on the 1st Saturday of the month, as well as annual and special exhibits.

We welcome new members and guests – please see our Calendar page a full list of upcoming meetings.

2023–2024 series of programs

More details on our Calendar page....

Upcoming LIBROS Events & Programs

Check your Newsletter email for more details.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Bookbinding Basics + Getting Ready for the Clam Shell Box
with Mita Saldana and Kristine Olson

Scheduled program updated to a neat two-fer:
Mita will cover all those binding basics like: paper, book cloth, grain and PVA. You know, everything we need to know but some of us have been afraid to ask. Please bring the paper and book cloth you have for the box and bring your regular binding equipment. Mita will help us prepare and cover lots of the basics. 

We will complete the clamshell box at a future meeting.

Clamshell boxes have historically been made to protect books, photos, and prints. The box we will make is just the right size to hold postcards. Mita will provide the pre-cut boards, which we will assemble at a future meeting. Your preparation for the meeting will be to come with the paper and cloth to cover the boards. The inside of the box, referred to as the inner and the outer trays, should be paper. Try not to pick very thick or stiff paper; Japanese yuzen is perfect for making boxes. The outside of the box, referred to as the “case,” will be covered with book cloth. Hopefully the photo can help you see how the paper and cloth cover the boards.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Paper & Glass Embellishments
with Anne Engelhart

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Christmas Party and White Elephant Exchange

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Explosion Book 
with Monica Kowal

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