Wednesdays: December 2 & 16; 5–7:30pm CT

What happens when you combine historical Coptic bindings with contemporary craft materials? You get small, playful book objects!

For the bookbinder who loves sculpture, this virtual workshop will cover how to make a three-dimensional book cover using Crayola Model Magic, a non-toxic, lightweight modeling material. Part one of the workshop will cover tips and tricks for working with the modeling material, as well as how to design your book object for success. Part two of the workshop will cover instruction on the two-needle Coptic stitch binding, a traditional and wonderfully adaptable sewing technique that can be used for many sculptural structures. Participants will leave the workshop with a finished three-dimensional book object and the skills to make many more!

Note that this workshop has two weeks between sessions to allow the Crayola Model Magic to fully dry and shrink to its permanent size before binding.

Level: Beginner. Previous bookbinding experience is helpful but not necessary.
Certificate: 5 hours, Category C or D

Pricing

$150 | $75 Scholarship | $225 Pay-It-Forward

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.

What you'll need to participate

Tech requirements: For this participatory virtual workshop, we recommend joining on a laptop or desktop computer with a camera, microphone, and strong internet connection. You will receive step-by-step instructions for downloading Zoom (it’s free!) and accessing the workshop online approximately 2 days before the workshop’s start date.

Materials: You are responsible for sourcing your own materials from the materials list. You are welcome to reach out to teaching artists with questions about materials in advance of the workshop (contact information is listed on the materials list).

Please note: Registration closes 11/27 at midnight (CT).

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