Book Arts

Make a box for a book. Create a slipcase that fits your book snugly while leaving the title and spine in full view. Learn the basics of box making using the tools of our fully equipped bindery. The design and functional aspects of your box, measuring and cutting binder’s board, paper and cloth, and the challenges of gluing are all topics that will be covered during the class.  No experience necessary. Intermediate students may enroll and continue with ongoing projects.  The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring 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 again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/13–7/27

Begin your project with a sophisticated kind of finger-painting to decorate a card stock wrapper with colored wheat paste, commonly known as paste paper. (Students can use tools as well, if they prefer.)  Then continue on to create the book that is simple to make, opens flat, is useful, and easy to dress up with variations. The sections and cover (folded card stock) are sewn together at the same time. If you love the finger-painting part, there will be ample opportunity to make additional paste papers for future use. Most of the basics of hand bookbinding - measuring, folding, sewing, cutting and gluing - will be covered. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring 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

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/14–8/4

Using book cloth, decorative paper, and elegant stitching, students create a hardcover stab binding, suitable for journals, or sketchbooks. There will be time to explore traditional and non-traditional sewing patterns. Once you have done one of these, you can continue to create at home as no special tools are needed.  Most of the basics of hand bookbinding, including measuring, folding, cutting and gluing, will be covered. No experience necessary. Intermediate students may enroll and continue with ongoing projects. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring 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 again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8/3–8/17