ONSITE: 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.
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ONSITE: 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.
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: Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole books open flat. They can be made with pockets, inclusions and decorative spines and are perfect sketchbooks, journals, albums or scrapbooks. Learn to make this elegant and versatile book with a partially exposed spine using a buttonhole stitch binding. You’ll leave class with your own handmade book, knowledge to make more and ways to […]
read moreONSITE: Tunnel Books (Ages 12-14)
Explore artists books (specifically tunnel books) that make use of visual tricks like depth and perspective, and incorporate line, color, storytelling, and construction skills. Develop and construct a tunnel book of your own, based off of your own research and interests!
read moreONSITE: Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole books open flat. They can be made with pockets, inclusions and decorative spines and are perfect sketchbooks, journals, albums or scrapbooks. Learn to make this elegant and versatile book with a partially exposed spine using a buttonhole stitch binding. You’ll leave class with your own handmade book, knowledge to make more and ways to […]
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make hands full of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, wrap-around cover), all 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: Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole books open flat. They can be made with pockets, inclusions and decorative spines and are perfect sketchbooks, journals, albums or scrapbooks. Learn to make this elegant and versatile book with a partially exposed spine using a buttonhole stitch binding. You’ll leave class with your own handmade book, knowledge to make more and ways to […]
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make hands full of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, wrap-around cover), all 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 moreONLINE: Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole books open flat. They can be made with pockets, inclusions and decorative spines and are perfect sketchbooks, journals, albums or scrapbooks. Learn to make this elegant and versatile book with a partially exposed spine using a buttonhole stitch binding. You’ll leave class with your own handmade book, knowledge to make more and ways to […]
read moreONLINE: Introduction to Paper Quilling: Mother’s Day Card
Explore the possibilities of making art with paper by learning quilling techniques. Transform paper strips by rolling, shaping, and gluing them together to create floral forms for a Mother’s Day card.
read moreONLINE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make hands full of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, wrap-around cover), all 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. […]
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