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Are you interested in book binding? Workshops can be tailored to any age group and time frame, adapted for schools, after school programs or senior centers. Workshops always include hands-on binding but can also include the history of book binding (and how it changed the world), cultural book forms, and book design with content. I have taught traditional Western bindings (pamphlet stitch, Coptic), Japanese stab bindings, accordion book forms and non-adhesive bindings. I would love to develop a workshop that fits a lesson plan or for students' specific interests. Please e-mail me to discuss planning a workshop in the New England area.Past workshops have included classes at the University of Southern Maine Summer Book Arts, Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Fiber College of Maine, Pleasant Mountain, Spindleworks, The Art Department, Providence Country Day School's World Arts Day, and with girl scout troups.


2024 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

March 16 - Coptic Binding Eclectic Artist Sketchbooks -
Maine Crafts Association Educational Workshops
at the Auburn Public Library
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June 21 - Zhen Xian Bao - Chinese Thread Books -
Pleasant Mountain Fiber Arts Wrokshops
Denmark, ME
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June 23 - Secret Belgian Binding -
Pleasant Mountain Fiber Arts Wrokshops
Denmark, ME
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May 13 - 17 - The Handbound Book - Maine Media Workshops + College Rockport, ME
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July 8 - 19 - Summer Book Arts Workshop - University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
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