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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 Program, Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Maine Media Workshops + College, Spindleworks, Providence Country Day School's World Arts Day, and with Girl Scout troups.


2025 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

March 29 - Print n' Fold -
University of Southern Maine
Kate Cheney Chappell 83 Center for Book Arts

Portland, Maine
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April 28 - May 2 - The Handbound Book -
Maine Media
Rockport, ME
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May 8 - 11 - Binding an Artist's Notebook -
MCA Weekend Workshop at Haystack
Deer Isle, ME
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June 21 - Book Making with Eco Printed Papers -
Pleasant Mountain Fiber Arts Workshops
Denmark, ME
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June 22 - Rustic Sketchbooks -
Pleasant Mountain Fiber Arts Workshops
Denmark, ME
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July 12 - Bookbinding, Coptic Bound Nature Journal -
Tear Cap Workshops
Hiram, ME
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More 2025 workshops are in the works. Check back soon or sign up for my infrequent news letter!

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