Artist in Residence: Devan (Penniman) Knapp

Devan Knapp, then Devan Penniman, served as the tenth Mesa County Libraries Artist in Residence at 970West Studio. The dates of her residency were May 6 - August 12, 2019. During the residency, she kept open studio hours at 970West on Tuesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm, allowing her to showcase her work with letterpress, book and paper arts, and her creative process for Mesa County residents. She also gave twelve public, educational programs: Introduction to Paper Marbling (same class offered twice: Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6 pm and Thursday, June 6, 2019, 6 pm), Mesa Community Room (first class) and Monument Community Room (second class) Event description: By using the almost foolproof Japanese marbling method of Suminagashi, you will get a hands-on crash course in the basics of marbling paper. Marbled paper can be used as wrapping paper, stationary, greeting cards, and much more. Using a simple water bath and colorful inks, we will create and manipulate beautiful, unique patterns on paper for you to take home. Supplies are provided. This class is geared toward adults. Intro to Letterpress Printing (same class offered twice: Thursday, May 23, 2019, 6 p.m. and Thursday, June 13, 2019, 6 pm), Monument Community Room Event description: From the 15th century when the letterpress was first utilized, letterpress printing was a primary method for mass producing printed goods. Although largely replaced by computers, letterpress printing still exists today. This class will start with a quick history followed by the basics of setting type and letterpress printing. By the end of the class, you will be able to print and take home your own cards, poster, or stationary. Supplies are provided. This class is geared toward adults. Bookbinding (same class offered twice: Thursday, May 30, 2019, 6 pm and Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6 pm), Mesa Community Room Event description: Imagine being able to sketch or take notes in a book you made yourself. This class will touch on a few basic ways to bind books as well as a brief history. By learning how to fold, trim, and bind by using a few basic techniques, the end result will be a hand-bound book for you to take home. Supplies are provided. This class is geared toward adults. Central Library Kids Club -- Paper Marbling (Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 2 pm), Central Library Community Room Event description: Kids, learn how to make a marbled paper galaxy! Drop in anytime between 2-4 p.m. for this open-house style event. Clifton Branch Kids Club -- Paper Marbling (Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 2:30 pm), Clifton Branch Library Event description: Kids, learn how to make a marbled paper galaxy! Drop in anytime between 2:30-3:30 for this open-house style event. Intro to Letterpress Printing for Kids (Saturday, June 29, 2019, 2 pm), Palisade Branch Library Event description: This class will start with a quick history followed by the basics of setting type and letterpress printing. By the end of the class you will be able to print and take home your own cards. Supplies are provided. This class is for children through age 12. Bookbinding for Teens and Adults (Saturday, July 13, 2019, 2 pm), Palisade Branch Library Event description: Imagine being able to sketch or take notes in a book you made yourself. This class will touch on a few basic ways to bind books as well as a brief history. By learning how to fold, trim, and bind by using a few basic techniques, the end result will be a hand-bound book for you to take home. Supplies are provided. Introduction to Paper Marbling (All-ages class) (Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 4 pm), Orchard Mesa Branch Library Event description: By using the almost foolproof Japanese marbling method of Suminagashi, you will get a hands-on crash course in the basics of marbling paper. Marbled paper can be used as wrapping paper, stationary, greeting cards, and much more. Using a simple water bath and colorful inks, we will create and manipulate beautiful unique patterns on paper for you to take home. Supplies are provided. Paper Making (Adult class) (Friday, July 19, 2019, 2 pm), Fruita Branch Library Event description: Have you ever wanted to do something with your newspapers and other scrap paper that is lying around the house? Why not turn them into paper you can use again? In this class, you will learn the basics of paper making and how you can recycle your newspapers or scrap paper into new, handmade blank pages. By using supplies you can find around your house, and with just a few steps, we will create paper. Supplies are provided.