Book Arts and Papermaking
Book Arts and Papermaking offers both traditional and explorative classes at all levels in papermaking, bookbinding, decorative paper techniques and letterpress printing. Papermaking and Book Arts classes are held in the Picante Paper and Book Arts Studios, located on the second floor of the Santikos Building.
Materials List
Classes not listed here will either have required materials in the class description, discuss needed materials during the first class, or the materials will be supplied.
Class details (meeting times, tuition, etc.) are listed below.
Book Art Class Notes
Studio Practices: Open studio for classes in book arts and papermaking is not permitted at this time, unless special arrangements have been made by the instructor in which case it will be discussed in class.
Registration Information
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Opens August 6
9:00am
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Opens August 13
9:00am
Book Arts Classes - Fall 2024
Course Description
This two-session class will take students through the process of creating specially sized handmade paper sheets that will then be used to create simple book structures. In the first session, students will learn the papermaking process of using paper pulp to form paper sheets, which will include using color pulp painting and collage inclusion to make paper sheets unique to each student. In the second session, students will be guided in using their handmade paper to create both a folded accordion and a stitched pamphlet book structure. Includes most materials; please see website for a list.
Course Description
Get your feet wet in this introductory class and explore what handmade paper is all about. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the papermaking process from breaking down fibers to creating paper pulp, adding color to the paper pulp, and using stencils and vails to create paper samples to take home. Includes all materials. NOTE: Papermaking is a wet process; please dress accordingly, closed-toed & non-slip shoes should be worn. Water-proof aprons are available. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch.
Course Description
Have you ever wanted to make your own pop-up books?! Learn the wonders of paper engineering in this weekend workshop. The first day will cover basic paper engineering techniques through various pop-up and movable structures. The second day will be more focused on how simple forms can be expanded into more complex designs, with open studio time for students to create their own pop-ups and movable cards. Participants will make a variety of paper mechanisms which could be used as is for greeting cards or incorporated together into a pop-up book. Includes all materials; see class listing for suggested supplies.
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