The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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First Friday: Books, Meet Their Makers!
This First Friday, explore the intersection between art and science!
See a display of artists’ books created by the Guild of Book Workers inspired by the Institute’s collection of historic sample books on textiles, paints, and dyes. These works of art will be on view on the museum’s mezzanine level, along with the Institute’s inspirational sample books on display on the first floor. Members of the Guild will also be on hand at a bookmaking table to show off the tools of their trade and to demonstrate how the magic happens!
Hear from the president of the Guild and Institute curator Jesse Smith, who will kick off the opening of this unique exhibit with a gallery talk at 6pm.
And for all you bookworms: you’re in the right place! Learn about the history of parchment and discover what the materials of books can tell us beyond the words contained within them with handling collection activities from 5pm to 7pm.
