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Refillable Journal with Handmade Bookcloth: Morning


  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN 55415 United States (map)

Wednesdays: December 9 & 16; 9am–12pm CT

Learn to make your own bookcloth using Japanese paper, cotton fabric, and wheat starch paste, in this hands-on, in-person workshop. Use the bookcloth to cover a refillable A6 journal with rounded corners, a recessed label, and stainless steel hardware.

Learn to use bindery equipment like the board shear, paper drill, and corner rounders. Consult the project overview for information about selecting cloth and paper, and formatting a label.

Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome.
Certificate: 6 hours, Category B or D

Pricing

$147 | $74 Scholarship | $221 Pay-It-Forward

$35 materials fee

Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.

Please note: Registration closes 12/7 at midnight (CT).

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