Wednesday, December 17; 7–9pm CT
In this virtual workshop, make wreaths out of old books!
Have you ever wanted to incorporate your love for books into your home or holiday decor? Learn how to pull apart an old book and use the pages to make something new. Each participant will need to bring an old book with 55+ pages at roughly 5 x 8 inches (the most common size of old hardcover books). I recommend music, dictionaries, or books with a lot of black and white illustrations on the printed page for the best results. Discussion will include a variety of ways to decorate the sculptural books and how to use them as a centerpiece, wall, or door decor. Come away with the skills to make a bookish decoration to brighten your home or workplace this winter, or to gift to friends and family.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 2 hours, Category D
Pricing
Market Rate: $48 (10% discount for MCBA members)
BIPOC/Financial Scholarship Rate: $24 (10% discount for MCBA members)
Pay-It-Forward Rate: $72 (10% discount for MCBA members)
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 Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
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 and microphone, if possible. 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).
