Join bookbinder Melanie Antuna Hewitt in a discussion of her process and inspiration from a century of modern design. Hewitt’s books exude simple decorative forms and movement. She will discuss pairing design with techniques such as tooling, inlays, and embossing. Her bindings reflect the simple elegance of Art Deco, the spare intensity of Mid-century Modern, and a thoroughly modern aesthetic. As a binder and instructor she will share insights into integrating technique and design.

About: Mel Antuna Hewitt is a German Mexican-American book artist based in Spokane, WA. She attends the American Academy of Bookbinding while teaching private classes from her home studio. She co-founded Inland Northwest Book Arts Society and has served as a board member of Spokane Print & Publishing Center, where she also spearheaded the creation of a bookbinding studio and curriculum within the organization, the only one available in Spokane. Mel is currently filling an adjunct position at Eastern Washington University, teaching printmaking, where she hopes to include a book arts workshop that will become a regular offering.