Big River Bindery offers workshops in the book arts, using an online format with recorded lessons, a chat room for sharing and questions, and live office hours with zoom. Curated kits of materials can be purchased with all the paper and cloth materials for the course.
Fall 2021 Workshops
Books for Photographers & Printmakers
Sept 22 – Oct 7
These adhesive book structures feature spreads across both pages and use of one side of the paper.
Sculptural Books: Carousel, Tunnel, & Flag Books
Oct 18 – Nov 1
Explore options for three-dimensional book making.
Introduction to Bookbinding
Nov 3 – Dec 8
Learn to use the tools and materials of bookmaking to make pamphlets, accordions, and more.
Long & Link Stitch Books
Nov 8 – Dec 13
Learn exposed sewing methods to bind book pages and cover together as one.
Nag Hammadi Binding – Historical Model
Nov 9 – 22
Learn how to make a sketchbook or journal based on historic examples of the earliest book structures.
