Workshops

Workshops, Online and In-Person

 

♦ All workshops are listed in chronological order by start date. Class size is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
♦ Members receive a 10% discount off the price of tuition and materials. Please click here to join as a Member. Then select Member Rate when registering.
♦ Successfully completing a class in-person at ABAC will qualify a student to use the Studio and equipment during Open Studio times, with certain restrictions. Please click here for rates and policies.
♦ Payments are processed securely through the PayPal website. You do not need a PayPal account, but may process your order as a guest.
♦ Tuition and all materials are covered by the cost of the class. Students will be notified in advance if the instructor requests that students bring simple tools. Nothing fancy or expensive will be required in addition.
♦ CANCELLATION POLICY: Students will receive a full refund or credit if cancelling a registration at least three business days before the first class meeting. Cancellations must be received in writing or by email at info@atxbookarts.org. If a student cancels less than three business days before the first class meeting, or drops out of a class in progress, full tuition and fees are forfeited.
♦ ABAC reserves the right to cancel a class due to under-enrollment. Registered students will be notified by email 48 hours in advance if a cancellation due to under-enrollment should occur.
♦ Please contact us at info@atxbookarts.org if you encounter any problems or wish to provide feedback, suggestions for classes, instructors, or anything really.

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ONLINE WORKSHOPS

 


  • Meeting 1 of 2
    February 10, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 13
  • Meeting 2 of 2
    February 12, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 13

One & Two Needle Coptic Bindings So you don’t like working with glue. We have the structures for you. These two variations of the Coptic Binding are all about sewing. Channel your inner Keith Smith and produce two finished books without getting gluey fingers. (more…)


  • Meeting 1 of 6
    February 17, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12
  • Meeting 2 of 6
    February 24, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12
  • Meeting 3 of 6
    March 3, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12
  • Meeting 4 of 6
    March 17, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12
  • Meeting 5 of 6
    March 24, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12
  • Meeting 6 of 6
    March 31, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12

Bookbinding One Students will learn the fundamentals of bookbinding by making five structures: an accordion binding, a Japanese stab binding, a long stitch journal, a Coptic binding, and a flat back case binding (or a classic hardcover book). Discussions about grain direction, paper folding, adhesives, and tools will be incorporated during the class. (more…)


  • Meeting 1 of 5
    May 7, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 2 of 5
    May 14, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 3 of 5
    May 21, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 4 of 5
    May 28, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 5 of 5
    June 4, 2025
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15

Endbands: A great way to add a decorative component to your binding and be the envy of your bookbinding friends. We will cover the basics of sewing decorative endbands. Over the course of the class, we will sew on a number of different cores. The five endbands we will covor are: single color with a (more…)


  • Session 1 of 2
    May 8, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7
  • Session 2 of 2
    May 15, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7

Coptic Books with 3D Printed Covers: Coptic books are a fan favorite for their exposed spine that can lay completely flat when opened. This class will be a great introduction to sewing signatures with one and two needles, and expose you to possibilities with 3D-printed covers. We’ll use pre-made 3D-printed covers that can make interesting (more…)

 

 

IN PERSON WORKSHOPS

 


  • Meeting 1 of 2
    February 10, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7
  • Meeting 2 of 2
    February 12, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7

One & Two Needle Coptic Bindings So you don’t like working with glue. We have the structures for you. These two variations of the Coptic Binding are all about sewing. Channel your inner Keith Smith and produce two finished books without getting gluey fingers. (more…)


  • Meeting 1 of 6
    February 17, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7
  • Meeting 2 of 6
    February 24, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7
  • Meeting 3 of 6
    March 3, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7
  • Meeting 4 of 6
    March 17, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7
  • Meeting 5 of 6
    March 24, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7
  • Meeting 6 of 6
    March 31, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 7

Bookbinding One Students will learn the fundamentals of bookbinding by making five structures: an accordion binding, a Japanese stab binding, a long stitch journal, a Coptic binding, and a flat back case binding (or a classic hardcover book). Discussions about grain direction, paper folding, adhesives, and tools will be incorporated during the class. (more…)


  • Meeting 1 of 6
    February 19, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Meeting 2 of 6
    February 26, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Meeting 3 of 6
    March 5, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Meeting 4 of 6
    March 19, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Meeting 5 of 6
    March 26, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Meeting 6 of 6
    April 2, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0

Letterpress Intensive Over 6 weeks, students will learn the basics of letterpress printing. Topics covered include setting type by hand and incorporating images using photopolymer plates, linoleum blocks, and pressure printing using found objects. Fundamentals of proper presswork will be emphasized, including registration, inking, and impression, using the Vandercook proof presses. Students can expect to (more…)


  • Meeting 1 of 2
    February 22, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Meeting 2 of 2
    February 23, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0

Intro to Letterpress In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of letterpress printing using wood & metal type and a variety of plates. Attendees will then print a small edition either individually or collaboratively, using the Vandercook proof presses. Fundamentals of proper presswork including registration, inking, and impression will be covered. Students can (more…)


  • March 1, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 2

Paper Marbling & Paste Papers   Join us for an exploration into marbling! We will learn various marbling techniques and learn how to create traditional and contemporary designs on paper. The history of marbling will be discussed as well as the many different types of size used to create (more…)


  • March 2, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5

DIY Polymer Plate Production Artists, printers, creatives, free thinkers & visionaries — curious how polymer plates are created? In this workshop you will create a film transparency, develop a polymer plate, and print the image, all in-house. No computer and/or drawing skills needed. (more…)


  • March 21, 2025
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4

Sake & Suminagashi Learn about the ancient art of suminagashi, or Japanese paper marbling. While sampling a variety of delicious sake, we will explore various contemporary paper decoration techniques to create one of a kind prints. These processes use completely non-toxic materials and can be replicated at home with easy to find supplies. Be prepared (more…)


  • March 22, 2025
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4

Paper Making 101 Come get your hands dirty and learn the basics of making paper by hand. In this eco-friendly workshop, we will be breaking down paper scraps to form new sheets of paper. Kelly will demonstrate from start to finish how to turn paper waste into pulp, as well as, learn several different paper (more…)


  • March 22, 2025
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5

Botanical Hand Made Paper Come get your hands dirty as you learn to make beautiful hand made paper! During this workshop, we will be breaking old paper scraps to make into new plantable sheets of paper. Additives will include seeds, flower petals and leaves. Feel free to bring botanicals from your own garden, fresh or (more…)


  • March 23, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5

Secret Belgian Binding Developed by the Belgian artist Anne Goy in 1986 this binding has a similar appearance to a Japanese stab binding. The structure uses a primary and secondary sewing. The sewing creates a distinct thread pattern on the cover and it is a very sturdy binding that allows the book to open completely (more…)


  • Meeting 1 of 2
    March 29, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5
  • Meeting 2 of 2
    March 30, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5

Classic Hardcover In this introductory bookbinding class, students will learn why books look the way they do, a brief history of bookbinding styles, the basics of materials (paper, board, cloth, adhesives), basic techniques (measuring, folding, cutting, sewing, applying adhesive), and how to make a sewn, hardcover book. By the end of this workshop, students will (more…)


  • April 5, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 8

Modern Pointed-Pen Lettering Is it any wonder that modern pointed-pen lettering continues to be popular? It is less exacting than the more traditional Copperplate script and, with varied spacing, slant, and “bounce,” allows more opportunities for creating one’s own personal writing style. In this one-day class, you will begin with the basic pressure-and-release strokes of (more…)


  • April 6, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 6

Printing on the Platen Press: Learn the fundamentals of printing using the platen jobber, perfect for small format jobs, such as greeting cards, business cards, envelopes, etc. Using ABAC’s 8 x 12 Chandler & Price, old-style treadle press and a collection of type forms and photopolymer plates, students will (more…)


  • April 12, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 6

Japanese Style Toolbox: Students will learn how to construct a box with a hinged lid and nesting tray, perfect for your bookbinding tools! Students will be provided with a pre-cut kit and will be guided through the process of assembling the toolbox and tray. Important bookbinding techniques, such as grain direction, measuring, cutting, and gluing (more…)


  • April 13, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5

Botanical Specimen Press: Been feeling cooped up? Spring is a beautiful time to get outside and explore the great outdoors. Take your family on a hike, or go solo, and learn about the plants around you, while gaining some basic bookbinding skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to construct this botanical (more…)


  • May 10, 2025
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 6

Edition Your Woodcuts/Linocuts Quickly & Efficiently Using Letterpress!     Say goodbye to your brayer and discover the ease and speed of editioning on a self-inking press. This workshop covers the basics of printing and editioning your woodcuts, linocuts, and/or woodtype on the Vandercook proof press. The instructor will (more…)