Workshops & Events
One-Section Hardcover Bindings
The one-section hard-cover binding is a terrific structure for bookbinding beginners and practicing book artists alike!
Analog Zine Machine
Zines are a low-stakes way to share your story. In this virtual workshop, we will focus on the analog—or non-computer based—skills needed to write and lay out a multi-page zine.
Beaded Books
Interested in expanding your bookmaking abilities by adding surface texture with beads?!
Mechanical Spine Binding
In this virtual workshop, learn how to create a simple, non-adhesive binding with a mechanical spine that collapses when the book is opened on a flat surface.
Modern Victorian-Inspired Collage
Step into a world of Victorian charm and creativity in this virtual workshop.
Box Building for Beginners
Building boxes with high-density board, often called “book board,” is a time-honored tradition within book arts.
Tunnel Book and Its Variations
Tunnel books are diorama-like scenes that can include incredible detail and dimension.
Alphabet Books
Learn how to turn a street toy into an artist’s book with teaching artist Priya Pereira, who adapted this unique structure through experimentation and play.
Fun with Accordions
In this virtual workshop, explore two of Rosae’s favorite accordion-based structures—an accordion book featuring a non-adhesive cover, and an expandable, hardcover album.
Box Building: Clamshell Boxes
Clamshell boxes are used to store and protect precious objects—anything from books to a collection of artworks to sheet music.
Single-Page Book Extravaganza
Single-page books or flutter-fold books, as they are affectionately called, are extremely versatile for making small books, zines, short greetings, or an interesting format for a letter.
Digital Resources: Geometry and Illusion for Visual Artists
In this virtual workshop, we’ll dive into some cool tools—both digital and on paper—to create tessellations, anaglyphs, patterns, and origami templates.
Image Transfers with Gelatin Plates
Image transfers are a fun way to incorporate found imagery into your prints. Part collage and part print, image transfers offer an opportunity for unexpected results.
Flag Book: Mixed Media Festival
Gather found type, numerals, tickets, and random images to create a paper festival!
Puzzle Books
As the name suggests, there’s no particular way in which to unfold a puzzle book. Open left to right, right to left, north to south or vice-versa.
Collage Artist Trading Cards: Let's Trade!
Let’s explore collage through Artist Trading Cards! Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small two- dimensional works of art about the size of a playing card.