with Savannah Bustillo
Saturday, August 26; 10am–5pm CT
Create your very own sketchbooks using upcycled candy wrappers for the covers! These sketchbooks are Coptic bindings and feature several signatures (or folded gatherings of pages) sewn together with a decorative link stitch exposed on the spine. Both aesthetically pleasing and incredibly sturdy, these sketchbooks have the advantage of being able to open completely flat so you can utilize the entire page to sketch. This binding is held together with the Coptic stitch sewing–no adhesives needed! This in-person workshop will provide an excellent foundation for anyone new to book arts, including basic binding tools and vocabulary. Participants will come away with basic skills in preparing paper (determining paper grain and cutting paper), the sewing process, and making hardcovers. Participants are welcome to bring in their own candy wrappers, or choose from a variety of provided wrappers.
Please note that binding is a technical process involving threading needles, sewing, and occasional measuring of small increments. All abilities are welcome to participate in whatever ways feel safe and comfortable.
All skill levels welcome
Certificate: 7 hours, Category A; fulfills Core binding requirement
$172/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $40 materials fee
$86 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $40 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
Masks are strongly recommended for program participants working close to others in MCBA’s studios. See our Covid Safety Guidelines for more information.
Please note: Registration closes 8/21 at midnight (CT).
