Igniting creativity & community through the book arts.

Get familiar with MCBA’s screen printing studio and practice the photo emulsion process, from positive creation and screen coating to exposure and reclaiming.

This in-person letterpress workshop focuses on setting metal type and building familiarity with printing on the Vandercook press.

In this in-person workshop, learn foundational skills in bookbinding while making three book structures: pamphlet binding (single- and double-section), slotted tape binding, and a hardcover, flat-back book with three-piece case

In this in-person workshop, learn foundational techniques and methods to care for aged and damaged paper.

Letterpress 3: Two-Color Prints focuses on printing multiple layers and building printers’ confidence using Vandercook presses through practice.

Honey, I shrunk the marbling combs! Experience the patterns and designs you know and love, but now at a smaller scale.

Get familiar with MCBA’s screen printing studio and print your unique design on a set of cards!

Join us for a sensory-rich virtual workshop and create a unique hand-sewn textile book. Use a variety of pre-used or new textiles and thread, chosen by you before the workshop, to construct a tactile and visually appealing soft book.

Surprise your Valentine with an original tunnel book! Using book board, collaged images, and red and purple paper, create an inspiring book project that is perfect to share on February 14^th.