Workshops & Events
And your very flesh shall be a great poem
Join us for a collaborative concrete poetry and low-fi printmaking workshop in MCBA’s studios, drawing on the history of concrete poetry, the work of screenprinter and text-combiner Corita Kent, and Walt Whitman's insistence that a just society is poetry's embodiment.
European Papermaking: March
Learn the tools, terminology, and procedures of European-style papermaking in this in-person studio workshop.
Collage Artist Trading Cards: Let's Trade!
Let’s explore collage through Artist Trading Cards! Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small two- dimensional works of art about the size of a playing card.
Book Artist Badge Day
Join us in MCBA’s studios for a day of book arts and earn your Book Artist Badge!
Puzzle Books
As the name suggests, there’s no particular way in which to unfold a puzzle book. Open left to right, right to left, north to south or vice-versa.
Screen Print Cards: March
Get familiar with MCBA’s screen printing studio and print your unique design on a set of cards!
The Art of Hand Lettering
In this in-person workshop, you'll discover hand-lettering techniques with step-by-step instructions and how to illustrate a word or quote of your choice.
One-Section Hardcover Bindings
The one-section hard-cover binding is a terrific structure for bookbinding beginners and practicing book artists alike!
Introduction to Screen Printing: April
Get familiar with MCBA’s screen printing studio and practice the photo emulsion process, from positive creation and screen coating to exposure and reclaiming.
Letterpress 1: Printing Basics (April)
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing.
Introduction to Marbling: April
Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this single-day, in-person workshop!
Analog Zine Machine
Zines are a low-stakes way to share your story. In this virtual workshop, we will focus on the analog—or non-computer based—skills needed to write and lay out a multi-page zine.
Beaded Books
Interested in expanding your bookmaking abilities by adding surface texture with beads?!
Movable Metamorphs
Join Shawn in MCBA’s studios to build this 5-structure movable book using a pre-cut kit and a simple set of hand tools--all you'll do is fold and glue!
Slipcase Wildflowers
Celebrate Earth Day by creating a pocket-sized collection of pop-up spring wildflowers in MCBA’s studios.
Japanese Papermaking
Explore the tools and techniques of Japanese papermaking in this in-person workshop.
Storage-Folio Book
A storage-folio book is a sculptural book structure made up of a series of envelope-style enclosures that feature two-dimensional ephemera.
Sewing Card Magic: One-, Two- & Three-Section Books
When making one-, two-, and three-section books, the sewing card is an awesome tool for mastering simple to advanced sewn bindings.
Coptic Binding
This in-person workshop is great for both first-time and advanced binders.
Introduction to Marbling: March
Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this single-day, in-person workshop!
Letterpress 1: Printing Basics (March)
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing.
Japanese Papermaking
Explore the tools and techniques of Japanese papermaking in this in-person workshop.
Letterpress 1: Printing Basics (February)
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing.
Introduction to Marbling: February
Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this single-day, in-person workshop! Learn the basic process of paper marbling with acrylics, including recipes for the various components of the process.
Letterpress Refresh: Be My Valentine
Refresh your skills and build confidence in letterpress printing in this love-themed workshop.
Coptic Binding
This in-person workshop is great for both first-time and advanced binders.
Valentine Tunnel Book
Surprise your Valentine with an original tunnel book! Using book board, collaged images, and red and purple paper, create an inspiring book project that is perfect to share on February 14th.
Screen Print Cards: January
Get familiar with MCBA’s screen printing studio and print your unique design on a set of cards!
Book Repair: When Paper Fails
In this in-person workshop, learn foundational techniques and methods to care for aged and damaged paper.
Introduction to Hand Bookbinding: January Weekend
In this in-person workshop, learn foundational skills in bookbinding while making three book structures: pamphlet binding (single- and double-section), slotted tape binding, and a hardcover, flat-back book with three-piece case
Introduction to Screen Printing: January
Get familiar with MCBA’s screen printing studio and practice the photo emulsion process, from positive creation and screen coating to exposure and reclaiming.
Letterpress 1: Printing Basics (January)
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing.
Introduction to Marbling: January
Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this single-day, in-person workshop!
Exquisite Corpse Book
The “exquisite corpse” game is a drawing activity where each participant takes a turn creating a part of the drawing without knowing what the others have added until the finished drawing is revealed at the end.
Finnish Paper Stars
The Finnish eight-pointed paper star is a cheerful presence in the dark of winter. It is larger and easier to make than the more familiar Moravian star. This in-person workshop will offer the opportunity to make two sizes of stars: one large enough for a window or door, the other small enough to fit in your hand.
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