Workshops & Events
Watermarks & Assemblage with Handmade Paper
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.
Beyond the Book: Ethiopian Books
Join us for Beyond the Book featuring Ethiopic codices from the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library (HMML). Visiting artist Islam Aly will also share his contemporary Ethiopian bindings for a rich and engaging experience.
Stiff-Leaf Binding and Variations
The stiff-leaf binding is a non-sewn binding technique ideal for assembling printed sheets into a rigid, durable book.
Artist Talk: In the Field
We're delighted to welcome Andrea Peterson to MCBA’s studios for a visit from northwest Indiana! Join us for an artist talk with Andrea Peterson, a papermaker who practices regenerative and sustainable methods on land that entwines her work and life.