Fall Fest
On Thursday September 3rd, from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM, the library will transform into a huge festival with free food and the chance to win a new Nintendo Switch 2. This event is the best opportunity for new and current students alike to learn about library resources that they might not know about.
Join us on level 1 of the library to enjoy delicious treats, prizes and more!
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Free. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Chloe Sparrow. Contact Email: chloe.sparrow@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit lib.utah.edu. Introduction to Risograph
What is a Risograph duplicator, and why is it all the rage? The Riso is a Japanese stencil duplicator that blends the functionality of photocopying with the artistry of screen printing. This workshop introduces the requisite skills and best practices for Risograph printing, safe use of the studio cutters, and the Book Arts Studio Use policies. After completing the workshop, participants are invited to apply for independent studio use to produce individual projects. Approved independent users have access to the machine during open studio hours and pay a fee of $10/hour plus materials. Workshop price is per participant. If registering for yourself and a minor, please register for two participants ($70 each).
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: 70. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos. Contact Phone: 8015859191. Contact Email: bookartsprogram@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit marriottlibrary-uofu.nbsstore.net. Paper Marbling
Participants learn and practice historical and modern paper marbling patterns that were developed for embellishing the end papers of books. Considerations and use of metallic paint are discussed as are ideas on how to use simple, harmonious color palettes using the color wheel. Participants also learn overmarbling, a technique where one pattern is superimposed upon another to create a magnificent and complex play of pattern. Participants leave the workshop with up to thirty sheets of marbled papers.
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Pietro Accardi began marbling more than thirty-five years ago at his father’s printing press. As a self-taught marbler, he developed his own unique perspective and understanding of marbling through much trial and error. For twelve years Pietro owned a Bookbindery in Turin, Italy and worked for Turin’s main library, the Municipal Archives and University Libraries restoring and binding documents and books. Since coming to the U.S. in 2012, he runs his paper marbling and book restoration business near Lake T…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: 310. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos. Contact Phone: 8015859191. Contact Email: bookartsprogram@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit marriottlibrary-uofu.nbsstore.net. Paper Marbling
Participants learn and practice historical and modern paper marbling patterns that were developed for embellishing the end papers of books. Considerations and use of metallic paint are discussed as are ideas on how to use simple, harmonious color palettes using the color wheel. Participants also learn overmarbling, a technique where one pattern is superimposed upon another to create a magnificent and complex play of pattern. Participants leave the workshop with up to thirty sheets of marbled papers.
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Pietro Accardi began marbling more than thirty-five years ago at his father’s printing press. As a self-taught marbler, he developed his own unique perspective and understanding of marbling through much trial and error. For twelve years Pietro owned a Bookbindery in Turin, Italy and worked for Turin’s main library, the Municipal Archives and University Libraries restoring and binding documents and books. Since coming to the U.S. in 2012, he runs his paper marbling and book restoration business near Lake T…
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: 310. Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore.
http://www.lib.utah.edu/info/directions.php. Contact Name: Jazmin Gallegos. Contact Phone: 8015859191. Contact Email: bookartsprogram@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit marriottlibrary-uofu.nbsstore.net.