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Gather your supplies and follow along with us as we make a fishbone fold book together. This unique origami-style book starts as a single sheet of paper that comes together after scoring, cutting, and folding it just so. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! This […]
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the basics of making books, covering fundamentals such as paper grain, folding, and stitching. Participants will gain understanding of both techniques and materials by working with paper, thread, and adhesives. We will be making a variety of structures, including a one-page folded book, a single-section pamphlet stitch, an […]
In this beginner level class, we will line the cork with cotton fabric and use the versatile long stitch binding to create a three signature journal.
Ages: best suited for those ages 13+ In this workshop participants will learn two different variations of Stab Bindings. These bindings combine decorative stitching, single sheets or folios and a folded paper cover. The cover could be made from participants' own 2D work or from purchased decorative paper. Tools required (gather yourself): Olfa/Xacto/scalpel-style knife with […]
Create expandable books with depth and perspective. A flag book has an expandable spine with layers of paper “flags” that pop out, making it a delightful structure for evoking movement and action. Tunnel books, also known as “peep show” books, expand for a dramatic three-dimensional effect through layered cut-out panels. Students will complete a finished […]
This workshop is sold out, but you can still sign up for the March 19th date! This one-day workshop will introduce you to the basics of making books, covering fundamentals such as paper grain, folding, and stitching. Participants will gain understanding of both techniques and materials by working with paper, thread, and adhesives. We will […]
In this introduction to traditional bookbinding, students will learn the basics of materials (book board, book cloth, adhesives, paper) and techniques (folding paper, cutting, sewing, and applying adhesives). By the end of the class, students will have completed a flat-back case-style binding covered in cloth and decorative paper. This class is for beginners and those […]
DATES (This workshop will be held in two parts): March 2: 6:00 – 8:00pm March 9: 6:00 – 8:00pm All times are US/Central time zone Long before animation and motion pictures, we had optical toys! In this workshop, we will create a collection of paper optical toys developed in the early 19th century, like the zoetrope and phenakistoscope. […]
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the basics of making books, covering fundamentals such as paper grain, folding, and stitching. Participants will gain understanding of both techniques and materials by working with paper, thread, and adhesives. We will be making a variety of structures, including a one-page folded book, a single-section pamphlet stitch, an […]
In this beginner level class, we will line the cork with cotton fabric and use the versatile long stitch binding to create a three signature journal.
