October 2019
Bookbinding: Hardcover Journal
Learn the basics of hardcover bookbinding! Participants will utilize specialty book making tools like bone folders and awls, decorative papers, book cloth and adhesives to assemble and stitch a unique handbound journal. Open to all skill levels, beginners welcome. Fill out my LGL form!
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Gadzook Studio Cleanup Day
Help us clean and sort type, leading, spacing, and organize the shop! Please attend for a minimum of 1 hour during the scheduled time slot.
Find out more »Visual Mindfulness: Intuitive Meditation for the Senses
This month's meditation theme: "Developing Our Intuition" In our Book Arts Gallery Visual Mindfulness series, participants explore the artwork on view by gathering in a few mediations techniques led by artist & educator Kate Stapleton Parzych. Each technique invites us to use our senses whether it be listening, looking, movement, or stillness. There are many ways to enter into meditation other than traditional Buddhist-based practices! This is a welcoming environment, no previous experience with meditation is necessary. Offered in response to Caitlin Cass'…
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Papermaking: Dip-Mould
Learn the basics of how to use a dip mould for papermaking! Workshop participants will create a stack of their own handmade paper sheet. Inclusions– small decorative pieces imbedded in the paper pulp–will be provided by the instructor, and participants are welcome to bring inclusions of their own (examples: flower petals, leaves, confetti, anything thin and lightweight). Created paper sheets will be taken to the instructor's studio, Papercraft Miracles, to be pressed and dried and will be mailed to students within 1…
Find out more »Handmade Paper Roses
Learn to create Ruby Rose and Rose Buds using Lia Griffith branded German extra-fine and doublette crepe paper. Techniques for cutting, stretching and forming flowers will be covered. Students will complete 2 large roses and 1-2 small rose buds on wires for an arrangement. Fill out my LGL form!
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5th Annual Liquor & Letterpress
Toast to Type with us! Book Arts' premiere fundraising event.
Find out more »Handmade Bullet Journals
What is a bullet journal? It is a system of planning and tracking in a specialjournal to keep yourself focused on your goals! Participants will learn topamphlet bind their own journal and to learn the basics of setting up a BulletJournal. We will also cover the basics of making a reusable cover to keep allyour journals protected.Fill out my LGL form!
Find out more »December 2019
Handmade Paper Pointsettia Plant
Create your very own Lia Griffith Crepe Paper Pontsettia Plant in a pot to decorate your home! Learn to make the pontsettia flowers and leaves and basics of arranging flowers in a pot. Students will leave with a finished plant in a lovely pot for display.Fill out my LGL form!
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Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace
12 Annual Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace friday, december 13 • 4-8pm / saturday, december 14 • 11am-5pm The Book Arts' Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace is a vendor market just in the nick of time for this upcoming gift-giving season. A collection of 40+ artists and makers take over both floors of the Book Arts Center, showcasing unique, quality handmade goods from housewares, knitwear, and jewelry to hand-printed greeting cards & posters.Interested in becoming a vendor? All handmade wares…
Find out more »Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace
12 Annual Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace friday, december 13 • 4-8pm / saturday, december 14 • 11am-5pm The Book Arts' Last Minute Panic Holiday Marketplace is a vendor market just in the nick of time for this upcoming gift-giving season. A collection of 40+ artists and makers take over both floors of the Book Arts Center, showcasing unique, quality handmade goods from housewares, knitwear, and jewelry to hand-printed greeting cards & posters.Interested in becoming a vendor? All handmade wares…
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