Classes in Bookmaking and Letterpress
Using a variation on a d os a dos and accordion book structures, create a beautiful multi-page/ secret compartment “scrapbook” for memories of a trip, a romance or for a personal encouragement pep book for your self or that friend who needs it. 3-6 in a class, sliding scale $40-60. email to make arrangements.
We will make beautiful reusable quilted pamphlet book cover, using a variety of decorative papers, then work with prompts to create content, words and or images.
Participants can bring filler paper- anything from 8.5 x 11 printer paper to watercolor, drawing sheets of desired size, and any book art tools, scissors, gluestick, bone folders, rulers, and favored drawing/coloring media. All of the above will also be provided by instructor. 3-8 people. 3hours. Sliding scale 40- 60. Email to make arrangements
Variations on a Theme: Simple, Double Signature, participants will explore pamphlet book variations, including 2 signatures, accordion pages, and do-a-do
These books are great for: Storing keepsakes from special people, serving as an uplift on sour days, filling with private jokes, sayings, photos as inspiration for a friend who is suffering, of course, the variations and uses are endless.
Come play. Bring any lovely fancy papers you have or want to use, and some will be provided.
Bring signature paper and cover papers for the sizes you desire, and any book art tools you have, awl, bone folder etc these will also be provided. PVC glue, Linen Thread, needles, book board, etc. provided.
available on demand