Paper & Book Arts
Program
For the curious maker - interested in exploring the art of hand crafted paper and books, with an emphasis on understanding source materials and historic methods applied in a modern context.
FULL PROGRAM - $1500
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12 Days
Our program is designed to prepare you for a practice in the pursuit of handmade paper and books. This craft connects us to our human lineage of transmitting information, sharing ideas and art, recording our stories and history, inspiring our future, and cultivating hand skills.
PAPER
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3 Days
Make handcrafted paper with different plant fibers, learning how to process both wild and commercially availabile fibers, size, use stencils and marble.
Instructors: Robin Ashby, Evan Johnson
BOOKBINDING & BOX MAKING
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6 Days
Learn to make several types of bindings with different sewing methods, various cased-in and hardcover techniques, how to make your own book cloth, create enclosures, and more.
Instructor: Robin Ashby, Cina Canada
LEATHER & TOOLING
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3 Days
Dive into the art of creating leather-bound books with impressions, carvings and stamping. Our leather is responsibly sourced and vegetable tanned.
Instructor: Robin Ashby
2027 SCHEDULE​​
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Tentative dates:
Feb 13-25
​​Open Studio
The studio is open most any time a student wants to work during their program.
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NOTE: There will be a "Repair & Restoration" the following week and can be registered for separately. Participants of this course will receive a 25% off discount.
COST​
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Full Program: $1500
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INCLUDED:​
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All materials
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Daily coffee, tea and snack bar
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Access to educational videos in the online Learning Library​
WHO CAN APPLY
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We are open to all who have a desire to learn, experiment, create and be responsible in their understanding of and choices in using materials.
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Ages 21 +
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Please inquire about accessibility and nearby partner
accommodations.