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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To see the schedule in calendar format, please click here.

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ONLINE WORKSHOPS

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  • Meeting 2 of 6
    November 25, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 3 of 6
    December 2, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 4 of 6
    December 9, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 5 of 6
    December 16, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15
  • Meeting 6 of 6 DATE TBD
    December 23, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 15

Bookbinding Two: Building upon skills acquired in Bookbinding One, students will learn the basics of working with leather by binding a quarter-bound, hardcover book. Techniques, such as paring leather, sewing headbands, and rounding and backing will be covered in this workshop. (more…)

 

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IN PERSON WORKSHOPS

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  • November 24, 2024
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 0

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…)


  • Meeting 2 of 6
    November 25, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4
  • Meeting 3 of 6
    December 2, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4
  • Meeting 4 of 6
    December 9, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4
  • Meeting 5 of 6
    December 16, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4
  • Meeting 6 of 6 DATE TBD
    December 23, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4

Bookbinding Two: Building upon skills acquired in Bookbinding One, students will learn the basics of working with leather by binding a quarter-bound, hardcover book. Techniques, such as paring leather, sewing headbands, and rounding and backing will be covered in this workshop. (more…)


  • Meeting 4 of 6
    December 4, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 2
  • Meeting 5 of 6
    December 11, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 2
  • Meeting 6 of 6
    December 18, 2024
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 2

Late Medieval Binding Model: Gothic, or late medieval bindings, may be characterized by shaped wooden boards covered in leather or tanned skin, raised bands of alum-tawed leather or fiber cords, and metal clasps. In this class we will produce a quarter-bound Gothic binding. Students will learn how to sew on double cords, trim textblocks, sew (more…)


  • Meeting 1 of 2
    December 7, 2024
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5
  • Meeting 2 of 2
    December 8, 2024
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 5

Millimeter Binding or Edelpappband: Based on the German case binding this is a fancy paper binding with leather trim added to either the head and tail, foredges, and/or corners. These additions don’t just make the book more durable but also more beautiful. (more…)


  • December 20, 2024
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 4

Miniature Book Ornaments Join us for some great gift-making and holiday fun! Create several tiny miniature books that can be made into ornaments. The kit includes materials for 7 miniature books and loop attachments. (more…)


  • December 20, 2024
    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 8

Miniature Book Ornaments HAPPY HOUR! Join us for some great gift-making and holiday fun! Create several tiny miniature books that can be made into ornaments. The kit includes materials for 7 miniature books and loop attachments. Wine and snacks provided, or bring your own! (more…)