Book Arts

If you are fascinated with little things and have a love of detail, making miniature books is for you! Students will make a variety of same sized books in miniature with a paper box to hold them. Bindings will include 3 soft cover pamphlet variations, a hardcover pamphlet, and a hardcover exposed sewing with pages precut from discarded books.  After this class you may be inspired to make larger and more complicated books! Intermediate students may substitute more complex book structures or continue work on individual projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $8 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/11–5/13

Create an artist book using the concept of home as inspiration. The book can explore a real or imagined home, the structure and architecture of a house, housing-related political issues, a psychological space, or anywhere your creativity leads. Participants will be guided in designing pages—whether blank or filled with text, collage, painting, or drawing—before assembling them into a book that physically resembles a house. Exercises will help generate content, and a tour of a university artists’ book collection will offer further inspiration. A small amount of work outside of sessions may be needed to complete the book. Throughout the process, all fundamental bookbinding skills will be taught. No experience is necessary. Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration

Term: Spring 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/12–5/14