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Flat Back Binding

$210

with Jamie Thome

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 28, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 28, 2026

Make your own hardback book! We'll fold signatures, sew text blocks, create covers, and case in the text blocks. These take extra time and attention, but they're worth it. 

Make a Light-Up Calavera Halloween Card

$65

with Shawn Sheehy

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 31, 2026 at 1 pm

Be the spookiest skull on the block this season with this light-up mechanical calavera. You will build one of your own using a kit of pre-cut paper pieces and circuitry components. Enjoy a little play with both paper engineering AND electrons this Halloween!

This class includes a kit that provides pre-cut paper pieces and various circuitry components. Kit fee is included in the price of the class.

Gelli Plate Printing Basics

$80

with Morgan Steorra

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 14, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

In this three-hour introduction to all things Gelli Plate Printing you’ll go through the exploratory process of inking, printing, and layering to make your own unique pieces, which you can use for covers or endpages or appreciate just as they are. 

All experience levels welcome and encouraged.

Paper Ornament Workshop

$80

with Lisa Haskin

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 27, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

In this workshop we’ll create beautiful paper ornaments by repurposing old book pages and colorful papers. They make ideal holiday decorations or gifts. All levels of experience welcome and appreciated.

Evidence Book

$80

with Ellen Gradman

Calendar Next available session starts Nov 28, 2026 at 1 pm

Create a book where each page reflects an experience! The pages are made using artifacts collected during a trip, museum visit, or other small or large adventure.  Your book might include

  • Maps of places you’ve been or dream of visiting
  • Brochures or postcards from trips or events
  • Photos or copies of photos of people, places, or significant moments
  • Receipts/tickets from restaurants, movies, travel, etc.
  • Fabric swatches, pressed flowers, newspaper clippings

The materials used will determine the book’s shape and binding. 

Round Back Binding

$210

with Jamie Thome

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 2, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Dec 2, 2026

In this class, we'll work on a single book with round back binding. Elegant and eye-catching, this book will be a favorite on your shelf! 

This class is best suited for people who have taken two or more bookbinding classes. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Holiday Paper Craft

$80

with Morgan Steorra

Calendar Next available session starts Dec 12, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

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