Shelburne Craft School

Two days of bookmaking with a focus on simple but elegant book structures and portfolios to contain artwork, textile samples or special handmade books.

Our first day will focus on folding and sewing techniques to create books without additional adhesives. Students will produce a set of models constructed from simple folding techniques to more advanced hand sewn and exposed spines. Students can expect to produce a number of structures along with a set of instructions to use in their own work to make beautiful artist books.  

Day two will focus on some simple portfolios specifically designed to hold 3 dimensional works or a collection of drawings or painted works.

Additionally, there will be options for hand  or machine sewn embellishments along with an opportunity to become familiar with traditional bookmaking tools.

Students are encouraged to bring art materials to decorate the surfaces of the portfolios. Colored pencils, pens, markers, and rubber stamps are a welcome addition to the class. If you have a portable sewing machine you wish to bring please feel free to do so. One will be available in class.

Bring a notebook to generate ideas for artist books and zines as we celebrate this ancient craft.