Thursday, June 5; 6–9pm CT
Rebuses are messages or puzzles in which pictures, letters, or symbols represent sounds.
In this in-person workshop, create several rebus-based projects using imagery from a vintage set of rebus rubber stamps, stencils, and other found imagery. In addition to paper, each participant can select a vintage stereoscope card and two vintage postcards. Participants are also encouraged to bring and work with their own ephemera, such as photographs or old letters. We’ll start with a brief history of the form dating back to Benjamin Franklin’s enigmatic rebus. A list of suggested words and phrases composed of images will be provided, and participants will also be able to develop their own phrases through imagery. This workshop is an opportunity to experiment with combining images to form text in novel and playful ways and is suitable for all experience levels.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 3 hours, Category B or D
Pricing
$70/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 materials fee
$35 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
