Print your own Bookplate May 23, 2009

This Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' Family Art Workshop will be held at Blick Art Materials Store.

Design and print your own bookplate design. Since the fifteenth century, distinguished artists have given serious attention to this art form. It represents a miniature art developed to adorn books and a distinctive way for the book's owner to be identified. View a variety of examples of decorative bookplates and design an individualized bookplate. Learn basic relief printing techniques to print a bookplate for your home library.

**Please note that this workshop will be held off-site in the new, big and beautiful Blick Art Materials Store, located at 1330 Chestnut Street, right across from Macy’s on the lower level beneath West Elm. Program fees for Blick workshops: FREE for Academy members, $5 for non-members. Enjoy 20% off any art supplies bought at Blick Art Materials the day of the workshop. **