Creative Making Bookplates

This workshop offers an introduction to basic relief printmaking techniques for creating a personalized label to place on the inner cover of a book. Historically, bookplates were crafted to ensure the return of lost books and were typically produced using woodcuts or copper engravings. These designs often captured elements of the owner’s personality and reflected the artistic trends of their time.

During the session, we will start by examining bookplates from the library’s own collection, using them as inspiration to create your own modern design. We will utilize rubber stamping to produce the prints, and each attendee will take home a set of their own printed labels. The workshop will be guided by book artist and printmaker Susie Wilson.

**About the Instructor**
Susie Wilson is a book artist whose creative work blends printmaking, painting, and collage to investigate books as sculptural objects. Her art has been showcased in Scotland and across the globe, and her pieces are held in collections such as the National Galleries of Scotland, City Art Centre, Art and Design Library, Baltic, and Edinburgh College of Art. Susie teaches Printmaking and Artist Books at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Open Learning, as well as in adult education programs and schools throughout the Edinburgh area.

**Note: This is a paid event.**