Book Arts

Learn how to make a book that’s not blank!  This workshop will show you how to turn any electronic document into something that can be bound into a book.  Students will learn how to format and print a short story (16 – 20 pages) using freely available web-based software.  The text for the book will be supplied by the instructor.  The pages will be sequenced for a sewn binding - a process known as imposition. The printing will be taken care of for you at the end of the first day.  Then, bind the results into a one signature hardcover pamphlet.  We’ll also discuss adapting the process to a larger book using other texts. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $3.25 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information CAW requires proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your

Term: Spring 2023

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/15–4/16

Amaze your friends and family with these beautiful origami artworks. By performing simple folds, you will be able to create wonderful designs based on repeated patterns rather than a known object like a crane or a flower. Origami made from colored paper gives striking patterns of light and shadow, while patterned or decorative paper provides more ornamental results. Once you've mastered the basic ideas, you will learn how to attach your pieces to cardstock to create a pop-up sculptural card. Guidance will be given to the best types of paper needed to produce your own future creations. Note: This class has been postponed to the Spring 2023 term. COVID-19 Information CAW requires proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it

Term: Spring 2023

Suggested Ages: 16+

Dates: 5/20

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 - yours 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. COVID-19 Information CAW requires proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it

Term: Spring 2023

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 6/10