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Join us for a Pulp Painting workshop, which combines technical papermaking techniques with your own creative imagery. Participants will learn the basics of making handmade paper and then create imagery within the sheet using colored pulp.
Learn the basics of Letterpress Printing in this hands-on workshop with Amber Favorite of a. favorite design. All tools will be provided, no prior experience necessary!
We invite you to join us for a panel this spring, co-presented by StoryStudio Chicago and Artists Book House. “The Future of Literary Stewardship” will bring together organizations from across Chicago at this pay-what-you-can event.
Got something to say? Say it with wood type! In this letterpress workshop, we’ll be setting a simple text and ornament posters.
In this hands-on workshop, award-winning cartoonist Marnie Galloway will teach you the foundations of thinking with comics by learning how to make your own diary comics. No drawing, comics-making, or writing experience required: all levels of ability are welcomed!
This workshop will introduce a sewn book structure. French link stitch binding can be used to create a durable book that can be used as a journal, sketchbook or recipe book. All levels are welcome to take this workshop, no previous experience is necessary.
Have you ever wondered what a community-focused literary and book arts center might look like, here and now? We invite you to join us in putting heads together to think, imagine, and dream up our collective future on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the illustrious Colvin House (5940 N. Sheridan Road, 7:30-9:00pm).
Book Arts in Chicago: Past, Present, Future is the first in our series of in-person Curious Conversations. Panelists Jill Gage of the Newberry Library, Eric Von Haynes of Chicago Printers Guild, artist / writer / entrepreneur Julia Arredondo, and book artist / writer / illustrator Hannah Batsel will discuss what literary and book arts mean to Chicago, what a new center could catalyze, and how the past and present will inform what we do next.
Moderated by our Founder Audrey Niffenegger and hosted by our Executive Director Deborah Siegel-Acevedo, we're asking big questions with the goal of engaging with a vibrant mix of artists, writers, and curators as we re-enter the Chicago scene with a book-shaped bang.
In this hands-on workshop, we'll dive into the basics of bringing conceptual ideas to life in the form of an artist's book. We'll learn about artist's books, start with some simple formats, and then jump into creating mock-ups for big conceptual ideas.
Connect with friends old & new. Meet our new Executive Director & Board Members. Learn what awaits as we head off on our next adventure.
Join us at Harley Clarke Mansion every Saturday and Sunday in October to explore our ghostly installations and browse our pop-up shop!
Join novelist Toya Wolfe at Evanston Public Library’s Main Branch on October 24th to kick off your novel!
In Write What Scares You, we’ll start that piece that’s been haunting your soul.
We all have stories or novels that we’d love to write, but for one reason or another, we’re spooked! Maybe it’s too personal, and we think our families will disown us if we share that tale. Maybe you can’t even imagine yourself writing anything, because you don’t think you’re a Writer just yet. It’s time to face your fears and get to work!
This event is sponsored by Artists Book House, with thanks to the Evanston Arts Council's Special Projects Grant.
Join us at Harley Clarke Mansion every Saturday and Sunday in October to explore our ghostly installations and browse our pop-up shop!
Join writer Megan Stielstra at Evanston Public Library’s Main Branch on October 20th to write in the face of fear!
This writing workshop looks at the power in our personal stories.
We’ll start with the gut—what do you need to tell, the memories, fascinations, and questions that live not in your head but your bones—and move into craft—how to tell our own experiences in ways that are equally urgent to an audience.
Pulling from both literary and oral storytelling traditions, we'll engage in a series of (fun!) activities to get our stories out of our bodies and onto the page, honoring the deeply individual needs of the writers in the room. Is your story part of a larger work? Is it something you've been wanting to write, but man, this stuff is scary? Let’s make it happen. Let’s get at your stories. We need them. We’re trying to remake the world.
This event is sponsored by Artists Book House, with thanks to the Evanston Arts Council's Special Projects Grant.
Join artist Pamela Paulsrud to create your own handmade paper round!
Did you ever climb a tree, plant a tree or name a tree? This is the place to honor it. Share your tree story, write a silly tree poem or draw a picture of your favorite tree on your paper round. The handmade paper is bound together to create large tree assemblages and ultimately a "forest" of hanging tree rings. Your paper, story and art will be included in the ongoing Treewhispers project! Join artist Pamela Paulsrud for this wonderful workshop!
Main Library Children's Room Art Garden. Drop-in, no registration. Materials will be provided; all ages are welcome!
This workshop is sponsored by Artists Book House, with thanks to the Evanston Arts Council Special Projects Grant.
Join us at Harley Clarke Mansion every Saturday and Sunday in October to explore our ghostly installations and browse our pop-up shop!
Join artist Shawn Sheehy at Evanston Public Library’s Main Branch on October 11th to create your own pop-up cards!
This workshop is for adults 17+. Teens ages 13-16 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
This event is sponsored by Artists Book House, with thanks to the Evanston Arts Council's Special Projects Grant.
Join us for the last Downtown Evanston Thursday Night Market of 2022!
We’ll have a curated selection of our used books for sale, along with ABH totes. Come by and say hello!
We are pleased to announce that we will have a table at the West End Market on Saturday, August 27th, from 8 am-1 pm. Join us to make folded books with ABH Board Member Regin Igloria!
Clear off your shelves and help raise some money for Artists Book House!
We’re in need of loads and loads of used books, and are opening up our doors on Sunday, August 21st from 10-3 for a Book Donation Drop Off Day!
What we can use: books in good condition—-fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, children’s books, YA fiction and non-fiction, manga, graphic novels.
What we CAN’T use: computer manuals, textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, out of date manuals.
THANK YOU!
Come on over to Harley Clarke (2603 Sheridan Road) on Saturday, July 16th from 1-5 pm for another Spontaneous Pop Up Shop during the Evanston Made Plein Air Festival!
You can peruse our curated selection of used books, check out the first floor of Harley Clarke, and enjoy some lemonade and snacks. We’ll also have ABH tees and totes and mugs by Joanna Kramer for sale.
Outside, you can wander around the grounds and check out the plein air painters, who will be around from 9-4.
Click here for more information about the Evanston Made Plein Air Festival.
Learn about influential Evanstonians Anna Rew Gross, Donn Werling, and Margery Taylor Carlson with presentations at the library followed by a tour of the Lighthouse Beach gardens.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Donn Werling, the first and only person with the official title of City of Evanston Naturalist, will give a keynote during the program, which starts at 10 a.m. in the Main Library. Following a lunch break, participants will travel by bus to Lighthouse Park for more Q&A and a tour of the landscape rehabilitation work underway, native plant demonstration garden, Alfred Caldwell Stonework, and waterfall. Light refreshments will be provided. Saturday, June 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.. Main Library with Zoom option.
Join us at Downtown Evanston’s Thursday Night Market! We’ll be there with our famous ABH tees and totes for sale, as well as a great selection of used books for you to peruse.
We can’t wait to see you!
everything must go! a fundraising exhibition by jamie lou thome
Join us on Memorial Day for a day of Making and Taking!
We’ll have several different options for you to make and take—-bookmaking, collage, found poetry, and more!
everything must go! is a fundraising exhibition. 50% of all sales at everything must go! will be donated to Artists Book House and Evanston Made.
Making & Taking, Monday, May 30, 12-5p
everything must go! a fundraising exhibition by jamie lou thome
everything must go! features work by evanston artist jamie lou thome, created over the course of many, many years.
thome has made a lot of artwork. Some of it has found its way from gallery walls to other people’s houses.. Some of it hasn’t, and thus, has been piling up on thome’s own walls or in boxes in the basement to languish, until now.
everything must go! is a fundraising exhibition. 50% of all sales at everything must go! will be donated to Artists Book House and Evanston Made.
as you visit everything must go! the exhibition will change and shift, as folks will take artwork home with them upon purchase. we recommend coming early for best choice, and coming back often to see poetic secrets emerge from behind the work.
Gallery Hours, May 28 & 29, Sat & Sun 12-5p
Making & Taking, Monday, May 30, 12-5p
everything must go! a fundraising exhibition by jamie lou thome
everything must go! features work by evanston artist jamie lou thome, created over the course of many, many years.
thome has made a lot of artwork. Some of it has found its way from gallery walls to other people’s houses.. Some of it hasn’t, and thus, has been piling up on thome’s own walls or in boxes in the basement to languish, until now.
everything must go! is a fundraising exhibition. 50% of all sales at everything must go! will be donated to Artists Book House and Evanston Made.
as you visit everything must go! the exhibition will change and shift, as folks will take artwork home with them upon purchase. we recommend coming early for best choice, and coming back often to see poetic secrets emerge from behind the work.
Gallery Hours, May 28 & 29, Sat & Sun 12-5p
everything must go! a fundraising exhibition by jamie lou thome
Come meet ABH Founder and Board President Audrey Niffenegger and Evanston Made Founder and Executive Director Lisa Degliantoni and learn more about both of these wonderful non-profit organizations. Audrey and Lisa D will be In Conversation at 6 pm with Jamie Lou Thome.
everything must go! is a fundraising exhibition. 50% of all sales at everything must go! will be donated to Artists Book House and Evanston Made.
Join us!
Meet Artists Book House & Evanston Made, Friday, May 27, 5-8p
Audrey and Lisa D In Conversation with Jamie Lou Thome at 6 pm
everything must go! a fundraising exhibition by jamie lou thome
26 may-30 may 2022 1100 florence ave. Evanston, IL 60202
everything must go! features work by evanston artist jamie lou thome, created over the course of many, many years.
thome has made a lot of artwork. Some of it has found its way from gallery walls to other people’s houses.. Some of it hasn’t, and thus, has been piling up on thome’s own walls or in boxes in the basement to languish, until now.
everything must go! is a fundraising exhibition. 50% of all sales at everything must go! will be donated to Artists Book House and Evanston Made.
as you visit everything must go! the exhibition will change and shift, as folks will take artwork home with them upon purchase. we recommend coming early for best choice, and coming back often to see poetic secrets emerge from behind the work.
Opening Party, Thursday, May 26, 5-8p
Join us for the world premiere of The Rebirth of Harley Clarke: An Audio Story by Suzanne Clores
Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82249676152?pwd=Yi9FcVQ4T0RYZWw0YnhiUHZmZUNBQT09
Meeting ID: 822 4967 6152
Passcode: rebirth
When Suzanne Clores heard that Audrey Niffeneger had plans to renovate the Harley Clarke Mansion into the Artists Book House, an audio project began to take shape in her mind: lakefront wind, echoing footsteps. After nearly 100 years of existence and three strange layers of stewardship, the Harley Clarke mansion evoked many emotions upon walkthrough for Clores: awe, wonder and most overwhelmingly, unease. This glorious estate, once electrified with vision, promise, and art, felt dead; filled with rubble but also raw possibility. A social and cultural miracle could bring it back to life. Clores thought. She hopes an Extraordinary Project podcast episode about the Harley Clarke House’s rebirth can be part of that miracle.
Suzanne Clores is a memoirist and podcast producer. Her book, Memoirs of a Spiritual Outsider (Conari, 2000) is a personal quest to experience alternative spiritual practices from around the world, and her 2021 Webby Award Honored podcast, The Extraordinary Project, is a docu-style podcast about our attraction to and questions about extraordinary phenomena. Her work has appeared in Salon, Elle, The Rumpus, and her essays have aired on Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ). She has recently been awarded an Illinois Arts Council Literary Prize and an Individual Artist Support grant for her essays and audio work. She has been a resident at the Vermont Studio Center, The Ragdale Foundation, and The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Her BA is from Columbia University in New York, and her MFA in fiction is from the University of Arizona. She lives in Evanston, Illinois with her family.
Join us Saturday, Feb. 26, 3:30p at the Canal Shores Fire Pit for a live puppetry piece called: Where I’m From, starring Sam and James.
Samuel J. Lewis, II, wrote the puppetry piece and will perform live.
Sam is an accidental puppeteer who tries to create intentional work. He has worked for over a decade with a vintage Black Americana marionette, which he reimagined as the character, “Jus Hambone,” which confronts and challenges racist imagery of Black people. Currently, he’s working with his two sons, using a newly built rod puppet. A puppet representing his paternal grandfather, creating a long-form puppetry piece based on recently discovered family history, tentatively titled, Everybody Knew Their Place.
To enjoy our ABH Quarantour from 2020 with Mr. Lewis, click here.
This performance is made possible by a creative collaboration between Artists Book House and Evanston Made. Free and open to all.
Parking available at the Canal Shores Pro Shop, 1030 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201.
Join us at the fire pit at Canal Shores Golf Course for Cook Your Books! S’more FUN with ABH!
Kits to make your own edible book (aka: s’more!) will be provided while supplies last. While you’re there, you can check out our ABH Book Tree and other outdoor art installations in Evanston Made’s Winter Wonderland!
Join us at our From Our House To Yours Holiday Pop Up Shop at Harley Clarke!
We’ve got your classic ABH logo tees and totes for sale as well as wood type, special gift items, our curated used book selection, and more!
