Minnesota Center for Book Arts plays a leading role in supporting the next generation of book artists.

These workshops, which include a core curriculum that acquaints individuals with the fundamental tools and techniques of book arts, are geared toward beginners. Individuals pursuing the Core Certificate in Book Arts must complete 60 hours of Category A Workshops, including at least one workshop each in design/content, papermaking, printing, and bookbinding.

Core Curriculum (required)

• Letterpress 1: Printing Basics or Introduction to Screen Printing or Alternative Printmaking at Home (virtual)

• Introduction to Hand Bookbinding or virtual case binding workshop

• Japanese Papermaking or European Papermaking or DIY Papermaking at Home (virtual)

• Design or content development focus (offered with varying focus)

Additional Sample Category A Workshops

• Letterpress 2: Setting Type

• Introduction to Marbling

• Box Building for Beginners

• Non-Linear Artist’s Books (virtual)

These workshops are geared toward deepening knowledge of the processes and materials introduced in Category A Workshops. Enrollment in these workshops often carries a prerequisite (usually a Category A workshop in the same discipline). Individuals pursuing the Core Certificate in Book Arts must complete 40 hours of Category B Workshops. In some cases (such as Letterpress 2: Setting Type), it may be permissible to repeat a workshop for credit toward the certificate.

Sample Category B Workshops

• Letterpress 3: Two-Color Prints

• Book Repair

• Screen Print: Guided Projects

• Marbling Focus

• Box Building: Drawers & Dividers

• Mechanical Spine Binding (virtual)

These workshops typically cover a specific technique, such as a unique binding or printing method. Individuals pursuing the Core Certificate in Book Arts must complete 40 hours of Category D Workshops.

Sample Category D Workshops

• Hot Foil Stamping on Kwikprint Machines

• Origami Lantern

• Screen Print Cards