About

We are evaluating several classes that can support a certificate of achievement in Book Arts. This is the first course in the series (identified by the 'Core A-1). This is a beta test class to evaluate interest, length and curriculum. 

This class focuses on basic and intermediate level book arts skills, teaching studio tricks and tips, correct nomenclature, materials exploration and skill building.  We will focus on folding techniques, simple books that use the accordion fold in a variety of ways, and standard binding techniques, including signature binding.

Starting out on Friday evening, we'll do a writing exercise and make it into a small book. We will then focus on Basic and intermediate skills development on Saturday, and bind a variety of books on Sunday. 

This course will give you fob access to the Book Arts studio from 8 am to 10 pm seven days per week. A syllabus will be sent on February 1 to those who have registered. Complete handouts will be distributed at the beginning of the class.

Details:

• Because this class is a beta class, we are asking for very specific feedback in return. Consequently, the fee has been lowered for participants.
  
• There will be a $20 materials fee.
  
• Ages: Ages 14+ Welcome.
  
• This is a 3 sessions class. First class is from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the next two days are from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Please bring a bag lunch. We have a pod-style coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator in our kitchenette.
  

This class can only accommodate 8 students.  We will start a waiting list when we have 8 students. We advise that you register early for this class as it is sure to fill fast.

Materials: All materials and tools will be provided.  If you have tools that you prefer to work with, you are welcome to bring them as long as they are well marked.

Instructor Bio:

Mary Jeanne (MJ) Linford has been a professional book artist for over 30 years, under the press name Bad Girl Press (badgirlpress.com). Learning both by doing and also studying with Hazel Koenig at the University of Washington,  she specializes in pop-up books and unusual bindings, and is well versed in traditional binding styles. She also works with three other women under the press name Full Plate Press. Her books are in selected museums, libraries and collections nationwide, and can be seen in the book arts room at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.