Upcycled Flag Book Workshop
With 2026 Hatch Show Print Visiting Artist
Sarah Matthews
Transform authentic Hatch Show Print make-readies* into a one-of-a-kind sculptural flag book in this fun, three-hour workshop. Explore the creative intersection of print, collage, and bookbinding as you layer bold colors, typography, and patterns into a dynamic artist book.
Learn the playful flag book structure, experiment with composition and embellishments, and create a unique book that celebrates the beauty of historic letterpress printing happening right here in Nashvlle. Whether you’re new to book arts or an experienced maker, you’ll leave with a handcrafted artist book that’s entirely your own.
While this workshop will be focused on learning this fantastic book structure, using special materials rarely made available (the make-readies), the time may allow for hand-printing on the front or back of the book.
*make-readies are the mis-prints and multi-layered prints made during the process of preparing a poster for the final print run. They are what we consider “accidental art” because each one is unique, colorful and unplanned.
About Sarah Matthews
Sarah Matthews is a highly skilled printmaker and book artist with a background in art and business. She holds an MA in Art & the Book from the Corcoran College of Arts and Design at George Washington University, an MBA with a Marketing Concentration, and a BS in Sociology from Bowie State University. Her works have been exhibited internationally and are part of prestigious collections at institutions such as the National Museum of African American History & Culture Library, Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, George Washington University’s Gelman Library, University of Puget Sound, and Samford University. Mrs. Matthews is also a dedicated educator, teaching Artist Books at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and bookbinding and printmaking classes at various art centers and platforms.