What I did: During the last week I gathered materials to make some new books from Hollanders. I'm hopping to create tons of different sizes as well as texture to give feeling to the books. I created covers for two different books. each book toon about 4 hours. I also continued creating drawings in one of the books I made earlier this semester for about 2 hours. On monday night I went to Hollanders for 3 hours to continue working on my books as well as gather new ideas during their workshop hours.

I also started re-writing my senior thesis since I now might work with just one student. I think I might keep working on it though until I have an actual student to work with.

What I discovered:
I discovered that PVA glue doesn't work with every type of paper and can make some paper fall apart (whoops). I also learned a few new ways of binding books that I am excited to try. When we were at the library during class I found a few books on book bindings from scribes to today. I am also excited to try to create books from different times.

I also have been doing a little research on photovoice. I'm having trouble finding books on it but I have found alot about it online. Hopefully these books/ websites will help inspire my work.

What I should do next week:
Over the next week I plan to keep creating books. While researching books and photography. I want to go to the special collections as well to check out the book art books again. Also hopefully I can meet with a child soon and start creating photography for my books.