Tuesday, July 29; 5–6:30pm CT
This whimsical trio of mechanical postcards features three different bird idioms and volvelle-based mechanisms that will help you solve the idiomatic riddles.
Quick! What’s a figure of speech that involves birds? (Take another look at the workshop title if you need a little help.) The third workshop in a series of bird-themed mechanical postcards features a canary, a pigeon, and blue jays. Build each using a simple set of hand tools and a kit of pre-cut pieces. This virtual workshop is especially friendly for beginners. Perfect for bird and word nerds!
Make sure you have PVA (or other strong craft glue), a bone folder, a pencil, and any other tools and materials you like to use.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome. One need not have participated in the first two workshops in this series to be successful.
Certificate: 1.5 hours, Category B or C
Pricing
$55/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 materials fee*
$27 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 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.
*Includes shipping within the US only
What you'll need to participate
Tech requirements: For this participatory virtual workshop we recommend joining on a laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone, if possible. You will receive step-by-step instructions for downloading Zoom (it’s free!) and accessing the workshop online approximately 2 days before the workshop’s start date.
Materials: You are responsible for sourcing your own materials from the materials list. You are welcome to reach out to teaching artists with questions about materials in advance of the workshop (contact information is listed on the materials list). This workshop also includes a materials kit that the teaching artist will ship to the address provided at registration (paid for by the materials fee*).
