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Box Building for Beginners (In-Person)


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

Saturday, June 20; 10am–4pm and Sunday, June 21; 11am–3pm CT

This in-person workshop is perfect for anyone new to book arts who would like to learn something a little different.

Building boxes with high-density board, often called “book board,” is a time-honored tradition within book arts. Hand-built boxes serve many functions, from holding tools to preserving fragile books. Participants will learn the basics of box building while creating two unique boxes with lids.

Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: Category A, B or D

Pricing

$221 | $111 Scholarship | $332 Pay-It-Forward

$42 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 6/15 at midnight (CT).

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