Upcoming Classes

NEWPORT BOOK & PAPER ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Structre Boot Camp
If you’re new to the world of artist’s books or ready for a refresher, this briskly paced class will leave you full of ideas. We’ll explore at least 8 dynamic book forms that will serve as a library of structural models you can revisit again and again. Along the way, we’ll look at how structure can support (or subvert) concepts in a way that elevates your artist’s books.

AMERICAN BOOKBINDERS MUSEUM Webinar
June 6, 2026
Variations on the Sewn Board Binding

FOCUS ON BOOK ART CONFERENCE: WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY, MONMOUTH, OR
Wed. June 24, 2026
Handmade Books in the Classroom

Teaching artists draw on a skill set that is distinctly different from day-to-day studio work. In this fast-paced session, we will look at tips and tricks for choosing grade-appropriate projects, preparing materials, and working with large groups of students who bring different learning styles to the classroom.

Book arts can help students engage deeply and creatively with a wide range of curricula, and contracting with schools and organizations that serve kids can provide an important revenue stream for working artists. Bringing your A game to the classroom can make a better experience for all.

FOCUS ON BOOK ART CONFERENCE: WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY, MONMOUTH, OR
Thursday & Friday, June 25&26, 2026
Link Stitch with Ethiopian Style Board Attachment

If you’re a fan of what’s commonly referred to as a Coptic binding, but don’t like the way covers tend to drift, this type of board attachment is a game changer. Historically used for wooden boards, the technique will be adapted to readily available binder board, then we’ll experiment with different design options. The finished book is both beautiful and structurally sound.


FOCUS ON BOOK ART CONFERENCE: WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY, MONMOUTH, OR
Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026
Winging it: Post Consumer Free-Form Journal

Sometimes a person just needs a book to toss into their bag to have available for notes. Sometimes they want to give someone a cool gift that isn’t too precious to actually use.

This simple, sturdy structure fits the occasion and has a wide range of options for personalizing and stitching outside the lines. It’s a perfect vehicle for bringing together those fun bits of saved ephemera and for loosening up a bit between addressing more formal structures.