ONSITE: My Book, It Has Three Corners
Make three sided books in three hours. This workshop will cover a variety of techniques and covers for constructing triangle books, focusing on accordion book structures.
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ONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONSITE: Papermaking
Learn the process of making your own paper from recycled materials. We'll cover pulp-making, using fiber additives, forming, and drying sheets. We'll decorate our finished papers to create a unique stationary set.
read moreONSITE: Paper Quilling a Snowflake (Adults and Youth 14+ with Registered Adult)
Design and create one holiday card while learning about the history of 18th century paper quilling (quilling filigree) and how the art form has evolved. Students will use strips of paper that are rolled into coils, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. We'll also learn to use quilling tools and techniques to manipulate […]
read moreONSITE: Paper Botanicals: Create a Winter Wreath (Adults and Youth 16+ with Registered Adult)
During this class, you will learn techniques to turn paper into three-dimensional art, like plants and florals. We'll begin with the correct use of materials, including X-acto blades, scissors, and bone folders for shaping and scoring our medium. We will also learn the various types of paper textures and weights that can be used for […]
read moreONSITE: Paper Quilling a Holiday Card (Adults and Youth 14+ with Registered Adult)
Design and create one holiday card while learning about the history of 18th century paper quilling (quilling filigree) and how the art form has evolved. Students will use strips of paper that are rolled into coils, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. We'll also learn to use quilling tools and techniques to manipulate […]
read moreONSITE: The Art of the Book
Learn how to make at least 8 different kinds of books using folding, tearing, cutting, and gluing techniques with a bunch of creativity! You'll come away with beautiful, finished books, instructions and knowledge on how to make more of these satisfying masterpieces.
read moreONSITE: Magpie Books: Bookmaking as Collage
Make books from anything! Bring clippings, wrappers, cards, boxes, any kind of paper you're willing to cut and glue. A great workshop for collage makers, journalers, collectors, photographers, travelers and anyone who loves paper and wants to learn about bookmaking. Basic bookmaking tools and supplies provided; students will bring paper and materials for their books […]
read moreONSITE: Book Making: Sketchbooks
Having trouble finding the perfect sketchbook? The one with perfectly thick pages and just the right amount of drawing space? Well, in this class, we’ll explore a variety of bookmaking techniques while you design your perfect set of hand-made sketch books!
read moreONSITE: Create Your Own Visual Journal
Are you a journaler who needs more than words to get your ideas down on paper? Learn to create a gorgeous 128-page physical journal, then document your inspiration with painting, drawing, collages and more. If you’re just beginning to journal or have journaled for years, creative prompts will help you fill the pages of your […]
read moreONSITE: Zines: Artist + Activist Mini Books (Ages 9-11)
Learn the art of making mini-zines. Zines are small books made by artists, activists, and musicians, among others. We'll discuss the history of zines and then make our own.
read moreONSITE: Self-Publish Your Ideas: Zines, Comics, Books + More! (Ages 15–18)
What do you want to share with the world? Whether you write, draw, collage, or something else entirely, you can learn to self-publish your 2D talents. Together we will learn the basics of self-publishing, bookmaking and reproducing work. Individual projects will be tailored to each students' interests. We will work together to develop your unique […]
read moreONSITE: Magpie Books: Bookmaking as Collage
Make books from anything!- with folds, cuts, glue and imagination. Bring clippings, wrappers, cards, boxes, any kind of paper you're willing to cut and glue. A great workshop for collage makers, journalers, collectors, photographers, travelers and anyone who loves paper and wants to learn about bookmaking. Basic bookmaking tools and supplies provided; students will bring […]
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONSITE: Wooden Cover Books
Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic binding as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.
read moreONSITE: Create Your Own Visual Journal
Are you a journaler who needs more than words to get your ideas down on paper? Learn to create a gorgeous 128-page physical journal, then document your inspiration with painting, drawing, collages and more. If you’re just beginning to journal or have journaled for years, creative prompts will help you fill the pages of your […]
read moreONSITE: Zines: Artist + Activist Mini Books (Ages 9-11)
Learn about the art of making mini-zines. Zines are basically small books made by artists, activists, and musicians, among others. We'll discuss the history of zines and then make our own, both by hand and on the computer.
read moreONSITE: Smash Book Journaling (Ages 9-11)
Smash Books are an easy way to express yourself through words and pictures. In this workshop, you'll get hands-on experience building your own Smash Book, which you can then use as an art journal or scrapbook. Along the way, you'll learn techniques for combining words and pictures in creative ways. At the end of the […]
read moreONSITE: Smash Book Journaling (Ages 12-14)
Smash Books are an easy way to express yourself through words and pictures. In this workshop, you'll get hands-on experience building your own Smash Book, which you can then use as an art journal or scrapbook. Along the way, you'll learn techniques for combining words and pictures in creative ways. At the end of the […]
read moreExplosion Bookmaking (A) (Adults and Youth 10+ with Registered Adult)
Learn to create a style of paper folding/bookmaking that results in a dynamic book perfect for keeping small artworks and experimentations. This book folds up into a tiny bundle but "explodes" into many sections when opened!
read moreExplosion Bookmaking (B) (Adults and Youth 10+ with Registered Adult)
Learn to create a style of paper folding/bookmaking that results in a dynamic book perfect for keeping small artworks and experimentations. This book folds up into a tiny bundle but "explodes" into many sections when opened!
read moreONSITE: Magpie Books: Bookmaking as Collage
Make books from anything – with folds, cuts, glue and imagination! Bring clippings, wrappers, cards, boxes, any kind of paper you're willing to cut and glue. A great workshop for collage makers, journalers, collectors, photographers, travelers and anyone who loves paper and wants to learn about bookmaking. Basic bookmaking tools and supplies provided; students will bring paper […]
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONSITE: Wooden Cover Books
Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic binding as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.
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