Saturday, January 10; 12–4pm and Sunday, January 11; 11:30am–2:30pm CT
Join Workshop for Independent Publishing (WIP) founders, Aiden Bettine and India Johnson, for an in-person chapbook publishing workshop at WIP (Saturday 1/10) and MCBA (Sunday 1/11).
Chapbooks are small booklets that feature texts such as recipes, short stories, poems, a family history, an excerpt of a novel, and anything else you'd like to publish and share. Prepare your text in advance and print 25 copies of your chapbook in this weekend workshop.
Before the workshop, format 16 pages of prose or poetry in Google Docs or your preferred word processor using templates and video tutorials provided. On Saturday at WIP, learn techniques for combining your text with collage imagery, then print 25 copies of your chapbook. On Sunday, assemble and bind your chapbooks in MBCA's bindery. One-section binding options (using staples or thread) will be demonstrated and participants can choose which is the best fit for their chapbook.
All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any personal drawing tools or collage material you wish to use. Bring your personal laptop to WIP on Saturday to download free booklet layout software or use WIP's computer.
Date/Time & Locations
Saturday, January 10; 12–4pm: Workshop for Independent Publishing (WIP) 900 West 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419.
Sunday, January 11; 11:30am–2:30pm: Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 7 hours, Category B or C
Pricing
Market Rate: $172 (10% discount for MCBA members)
BIPOC/Financial Scholarship Rate: $86 (10% discount for MCBA members)
Pay-It-Forward Rate: $258 (10% discount for MCBA members)
$50 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Market Rate or support MCBA's commitment to making scholarships available by registering at the Pay-It-Forward Rate.
