Saturday June 1
10:00 - 18:00
10:00 - 10:30 introduction of the tutor, introduction to
photobook making, samples of handmade books
10:30 - 11:30 short introduction of the projects of each
participant
11:30 - 12:00 introduction to editing, visual narration
12:00 - 13:30 editing (group and individual)
13:30 - 14:30 stitching exercises
14:30 - 17:00 individual work on a book dummy.
17:00 - 17:30 final presentation of each person.
This workshop is in English.
This workshop costs 95 euros.
- set of aprox 20-30 images in 3 sizes: A5 (aprox148 x 210mm) , A6 (aprox 105 x 148mm) A7 (aprox 105 x 148mm) -- used for editing and to test the structure of your dummy as well experimentation with different sizes of images. These could be simple laser prints on cheap paper. For the final dummy aprox 10-12 images would be chosen. Later participants will be able to build their book around this restricted selection.
- selection of the paper you plan to use for the book dummy
- you can bring 2-3 sets so we will be able to experiment.
- scissors
- pencil
- cutter
- ruler approx 30-50 cm metal
- cutting matt
- fast drying glue
- double sided tape
- bone folder (optional)
- tread and needles
- cheap A4 size paper
- paper for the cover
Muntpunt
Munt 6
1000 Brussel
Room: Zinneke 1
Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
For more information about the city, please visit www.visit.brussels.
Ensure that you have the necessary travel documents and visas to attend the event. The BSPF can provide letters of support if needed.
Payments are non-refundable. Please contact us at festival@bspfestival.org for special cases.
Participants must register to confirm their spot. First come, first served. Fill in the form and pay below to secure your spot in time.
The BSPF is not responsible for reimbursing travel expenses if a workshop is cancelled. We recommend that you purchase refundable airline tickets and/or travel insurance.
The BSPF reserves the right to cancel groups of less than 6 students. Participants will either receive a full refund or be offered a spot with another photographer. In the event of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, participants will be notified at least 5 days in advance.
If you have any further questions, please send an e-mail to Sigrid Debusschere via sigrid@bspfestival.org.
The aim of this 1 day intensive studio workshop is to explore ideas about photobooks and create draft of handmade photobook dummy. We will be focusing on the following aspects of book making: editing, sequencing, designing, bookmaking.
Participants are required to send by email about 20-30 pictures as well as text describing their project. Before the workshop the project will be discussed to find the best design solution for developing it later. The aim is that each participant will finish the workshop with a physical draft dummy which could be developed further. We will also cover some technical aspects of making books with some practical exercises. This is an all- analogue workshop so participants are required to bring a set of images in 3 different sizes which will be used for editing as well as developing a dummy. Participants will be asked to bring their own tools.
Tomasz Laczny is a visual artist and bookmaker who loves to teach and learn about the process of creating photobooks. Since 2015, he has been creating and publishing photo books. He works as a book artist and, most recently, as a book designer for (M)edition and Ibasho Gallery.
His recent photobook, “Erna Helena Ania’’ is part of the MoMA collection library. The book won a silver medal at the 2021 Tokyo International Foto Awards, a bronze medal at the 2021 International Photographers of the Year, and has been a finalist for the 2021 International Photobook Award. The project is a winner of BUP book competition organised by Blow Up Press (2020). He is a winner of the Reminders Photography Stronghold Grand (2020). His previous books have been nominated for numerous photography awards and exhibited internationally. His first photobook “40/place which does not exist,” received an honorable mention at the Kassel Dummy Award in 2016. His recent designed book “Absentee” (author Sayuri Ichida) has been shortlisted for Prix Nadar Prize 2022. He has organised workshops about the subject of photobook making internationally.
Participants are required to send by email about 20-30 pictures as well as text describing their project. Before the workshop the project will be discussed to find the best design solution for developing it later. The aim is that each participant will finish the workshop with a physical draft dummy which could be developed further. We will also cover some technical aspects of making books with some practical exercises. This is an all- analogue workshop so participants are required to bring a set of images in 3 different sizes which will be used for editing as well as developing a dummy. Participants will be asked to bring their own tools.
Tomasz Laczny is a visual artist and bookmaker who loves to teach and learn about the process of creating photobooks. Since 2015, he has been creating and publishing photo books. He works as a book artist and, most recently, as a book designer for (M)edition and Ibasho Gallery.
His recent photobook, “Erna Helena Ania’’ is part of the MoMA collection library. The book won a silver medal at the 2021 Tokyo International Foto Awards, a bronze medal at the 2021 International Photographers of the Year, and has been a finalist for the 2021 International Photobook Award. The project is a winner of BUP book competition organised by Blow Up Press (2020). He is a winner of the Reminders Photography Stronghold Grand (2020). His previous books have been nominated for numerous photography awards and exhibited internationally. His first photobook “40/place which does not exist,” received an honorable mention at the Kassel Dummy Award in 2016. His recent designed book “Absentee” (author Sayuri Ichida) has been shortlisted for Prix Nadar Prize 2022. He has organised workshops about the subject of photobook making internationally.