Book Arts

Studio capacity:

5 people, including instructor

Studio policies:

- All people should wash hands or use hand sanitizer before or upon entering the Bindery before beginning activity in the Bindery.

- Students will bring their own hand tools if them have them (including scissors, straight edge, right angle, needles, bone folders, pencils, glue brushes, etc.) so as to limit movement around the Bindery. If a student does not have such tools, at the beginning of each session the instructor will gather them from the Bindery for use during class.

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Loop, Wrap, Bead: Variation for a Single Section Bindings

In person

Anita Gangi Balkun

A bundle of folded sheets of paper, (also called the one section pamphlet), is the basic building block of bookbinding. Learn the basics and then elevate your bindings with a flourish of three variations of stitches, originally designed by master binder Keith Smith. Each row of stitches adds personality to the spine, and beads can be added as you master the sewing, taking the soft cover pamphlet to the next level! Change the look by varying the thread, the beads, and the type of paper. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/3

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Holiday Cards for Peace and Justice

In person

Janet Brodie

Create meaningful handmade holiday cards that celebrate peace, justice, kindness, and hope. Students will explore rubber stamping and die-cutting techniques while learning efficient batch card-making and compartmentalized design methods to create multiple unique cards with ease. Leave with 5–10 handcrafted holiday cards ready to share, along with the skills and inspiration to continue making heartfelt cards for seasons to come. All materials are provided. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 11/21

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Intermediate + Advanced

Book Arts Open Studio: Intermediate and Advanced

In person

Cathy Reeve

These sessions are for bookbinders who have take at least 2 bookbinding classes at CAW and can work independently, or who have permission of the department head. Fee includes use of materials. Participants may use materials and equipment that they already know how to use. There is no instruction. A monitor will be present at all sessions. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org 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: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 10/28–12/9

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Beginner + Intermediate

Beginning and Intermediate Bookbinding: The Pop Up Accordion

In person

Paulette Rosen

The accordion is one of the most versatile folds used in both traditional and artistic bookbinding. Come learn this hardcover variation that playfully incorporates pop-ups. The pop-ups become a place for attaching pages, postcards, collages, photos or whatever you can imagine with sewing, glue, or tape. Collage materials will be available for you to incorporate and you are encouraged to bring your own. No experience is necessary and many of the basic bookbinding skills will be taught. Intermediate students may work on a more complex accordion book or an independent project. This class includes a $5 materials fee. Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week. Please note that this class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations, please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org.

Term: Fall 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 11/23–12/14 and 11/24–12/15

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