Event Info
Course Code: 24FBM204I
This two-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday & Sunday, November 2nd & 3rd, 2024 from 11:00AM–5:00PM.
- Saturday, November 2nd, 11:00AM–5:00PM.
- Sunday, November 3rd, 11:00AM–5:00PM
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on Saturday, October 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
In this weekend workshop taught by instructor Biruta Auna, students will learn how to bend and manipulate binders board to create cylinder shaped boxes, perfect for storage, time capsules, and more!
Students will each take home their own cylindrical box decorated in book cloth or paper, and will gain useful knowledge of how to manipulate stubborn binders board to create unique and fun boxes and books in the future.
No previous experience necessary.
Required Materials:
- knife (with snap-off blade, small olfa knife is the best)
- bone folder
- pencil
- flat bristle glue brushes (W1.5″ and W1″)
About Biruta Auna
Biruta Auna is an artist, bookbinder, and designer. Her work features traditional craftsmanship coupled with artistic innovation. Concerned with the harmony of form, color, and texture, she allows the book to transcend its usual function.
Biruta participates in domestic and international fine bookbinding exhibitions, and has had solo shows in Europe. Her clientele ranges from individuals – photographers, artists, and publishers – to art galleries and corporations.
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on October 31 at 11:59pm. Tuition for this course is $420 + a $35 materials fee. If you cannot comfortably pay tuition but are interested in taking this class, please consider filling out our financial assistance application here. We will notify you if you are selected to receive a scholarship before the start date of the class. To view more information about our current scholarship opportunities, please visit this link.
