Book Arts

Join three experienced and enthusiastic instructors for a hands-on workshop focused on creating three small book forms: a hardcover accordion book, a softcover sewn pamphlet, and a one-page folded zine. Designed to be both relaxing and playful, this workshop offers plenty of time and materials for decorating, illustrating, and personalizing each book. The projects are accessible to everyone, from first-time bookmakers to seasoned creatives, and educators will find these formats easy to adapt to a wide range of themes and suitable for students of all ages. All tools and materials will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring additional decorative materials or specialty tools they enjoy working with. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 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.  

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/15

Discover the interactive folded-box layers of the Zhen Xian Bao (Chinese thread book or thread pocket) focusing on its twist-box variations. The TWIST box is one of the mysterious layers of the Zhen Xian Bao, a utilitarian folk art from central China used to store mending or haberdashery supplies.  The traditional boxes are decorated with colorful designs - your twist boxes can be embellished, scaled into multiple sizes, or layered onto other box structures. Learn at least four folded twist box possibilities with time to try out designing your own variations.  Build on your current skills or add new techniques to your creative paper-folding practice. The tuition below includes a materials fee of $3.40 for basic supplies from 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 2026

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 4/25