Study the history of calligraphy and the beauty of Copperplate. We will start in late 1500s Europe, travel to the Americas, and end in the very room we will learn in. Taking an approach from foundational basics, we will build on to them at a methodical pace, always leaving time for questions to be answered. […]
read moreSmall 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 moreIn this class, you'll explore unusual Japanese bookmaking techniques. We’ll start with a simple traditional stab binding, building on our new skills to make several different books with thread and paper. Students will go home with a small library of books and the skills to make more. All levels welcome, though some prior bookmaking experience […]
read moreExplore the history and techniques of comic art, a narrative artform that uses a combination of words and pictures. We’ll begin with an overview of the history of comic art, with an emphasis on the compositional methods and challenges that are unique to this artform. We’ll cover the basics of character creation, preliminary sketching, plotting […]
read moreLearn how to fuel creativity and form a habit of sketchbooking. We'll do collaborative sketchbook activities and overcome the fear of getting started. We'll explore lots of drawing, collage and comics exercises. Making art is fun, and it's for everyone! This class is heavily inspired by such luminaries as Lynda Barry and James Gurney.
read moreWork with artist Jo Patzig to learn how to create beautiful flower fold books. This bookbinding workshop will teach you how to make your own blossom inspired notebook. Join us to play with paper, glue and found media to creat a complicated looking, yet very approachable technique.
read moreWork with artist Jo Patzig to learn how to create beautiful flower fold books. This bookbinding workshop will teach you how to make your own blossom inspired notebook. Join us to play with paper, glue and found media to creat a complicated looking, yet very approachable technique.
read moreLearn the basics of how to make books. Over four weeks we will go over accordion books, long-stitch and short-stitch binding, and how to make a clamshell box to hold your creations.
read moreLong stitch book bindings are decorative and make wonderful sketchbooks, notebooks, travel journals and scrapbooks. because they are sewn, do not use glue, open flat, and have infinite possibilities. In this introductory one-day workshop, we’ll make books using two different basic long stitch bindings and learn some useful techniques to incorporate into your next bookmaking […]
read more“A line is a dot that went for a walk. A drawing is simply a line going for a walk. Art does not reproduce what we see; rather, it makes us see.”—Paul Klee. Do you suffer from artist’s/writer’s block? Do you fear making the first mark in a brand new sketchbook or journal? Would you […]
read moreIn this class, you'll explore unusual Japanese bookmaking techniques. We’ll start with a simple traditional stab binding, building on our new skills to make several different books with thread and paper. Students will go home with a small library of books and the skills to make more. All levels welcome, though some prior bookmaking experience […]
read moreExplore the history and techniques of comic art, a narrative artform that uses a combination of words and pictures. We’ll begin with an overview of the history of comic art, with an emphasis on the compositional methods and challenges that are unique to this artform. We’ll cover the basics of character creation, preliminary sketching, plotting […]
read moreEveryone has a story to tell. Combine character drawings, environments and dialogue to create your very own picture books. This course gets everyone drawing their own characters on the first day, and then dives into techniques for visual storytelling. We'll look at picture books at the beginning of each class for inspiration and create several […]
read moreLearn 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 moreLearn to make your own pocket-sized blank notebook. Perfect for on-the-go notes, gifts, or to keep on your nightstand!
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