This 3-session class introduces the vocabulary of book anatomy, the tools needed for hand book binding, and material considerations for making beginner book structures. On the first evening, we will explore hand decorated papers, using broad edged mark-making tools and round pointed tip brushes in calligraphic ways. The second night, we will stitch two pamphlet books, binding them with soft and hard covers. Finally, we will create pocket accordion books and begin to consider how to design an artist book.

Class sessions are all on Thursdays: October 16, 23, 30, from 6pm to 8pm.

Instructor and paper artist, Joelle Webber, has more than 40 years experience in the book arts. At Mermaid Bindery, she binds books and boxes for others, as well as designs artist books and crafts. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.

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Workshop location: Great Salt Bay School, 559 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine 04543, (207-563-2811)

image: Hand made books by Joelle Webber