Event Info
This in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Tuesdays, July 9th – August 13th (skips July 16th) from 6:00pm–9:00pm ET.
- Tuesday, July 9th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, July 23rd, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, July 30th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, August 6th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Tuesday, August 13th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 25th, at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
Making books makes children powerful. This 5 week workshop is for teachers, family members, and adults who work with children, as well as artists who want to use these easy book structures in their own work. Explore a number of book structures, constructing books that children can make in classrooms, community centers, home school, after school, day camp, and other programs–and even on their own!
Fold, stitch, pop! Learn these simplified book forms– from accordions, E-Z pop-ups, stab and pamphlet stitch, photo books, woven paper covers, decorative papers and more! Make quick models, and develop some into artist books. Use collage, stickers, rubber stamps (CBA has a wonderful collection!), drawings, etc. No experience needed– just bring your open mind.
Optional Materials:
These materials are not required for class but are instead optional:
- Basic bookbinding materials, such as awls, dull needles, and bone folder
- Collage materials
- Making Books with Kids by Esther K. Smith
All other materials will be provided by Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About Esther K. Smith
Esther K Smith is the author of HOW TO MAKE BOOKS, Making Books with Kids, Magic Books & Paper Toys, and editor of the Rizzoli reprint of WH Page’s Specimens of CHROMATIC WOOD TYPE, Borders &c. Artistic Director at Purgatory Pie Press, Esther K Smith makes collaborative limited editions with letterpress printer Dikko Faust, Susan Happersett and other artists & writers. Purgatory Pie Press works are in public and private collections throughout the world including Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Cooper Hewitt, London’s V&A, and Tate Modern Museum.
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on June 25th at 11:59pm. Tuition for this workshop is $525 + a $25 materials fee.