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Box Building: Clamshell Boxes


  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN, 55415 United States (map)

Saturday, December 20; 10am–4pm and Sunday, December 21; 1–4pm CT

In this in-person workshop, create a small clamshell box to fit a deck of cards.

Clamshell boxes are used to store and protect precious objects—anything from books to a collection of artworks to sheet music. Expand your experience in the basics of box building by developing skills to make hinges and learning about the function of these useful structures. 

Level: Intermediate. Basic box building experience is required, including experience covering and pasting down boards and checking that boards and compartments are square.
Certificate: Category B or D

Pricing

$221 | $11 Scholarship | $332 Pay-It-Forward

$37 materials fee

Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

Please note: Registration closes 12/15 at midnight (CT).

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