Tiny Book Making

DESCRIPTION
Become enamored with the art of making your own books: transforming paper into booklets using folds and stitches. This workshop is ideal for people wanting to dip their toes in the world of book- and zine-making.  Do you have some sketches or writing that you want to turn into a collection? Do you dream of making your own journals, or want to learn a new craft? This workshop is for you.

We will start by looking at examples of simple book forms, such as sewn booklets, 8-page zines, and accordions. You will become familiar with the basics of bookbinding using common materials and three- or five-hole booklet sewing. Next we will explore more techniques to expand and personalize your booklets, such as pop-ups, fold-outs and cutouts. You'll come away familiar with several simple book formats, and a booklet made by you! In just over an hour, you will have the knowledge you need to go home and put together your own artistic zine. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
Non-refundable supply fee covers the basic supplies you will need. Feel free to bring your own collage, drawing, writing, and scrapbooking materials to play with.

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more

ABOUT OLI VELA
Olivia Vela Page is a Chilean American book artist, educator, and farmer. She was ten when she first learned to bind books and has been exploring the format ever since as a way to connect ideas and images, and build community. At Sandy Prints, her small art-zine press in Santiago, Chile, she plays with paper, thread, ink, and scissors. Her favorite part about teaching is learning from students’ processes and creations — and rediscovering the world of bookmaking together!

Artist website: @sandyprints.cl,  @_olipo_

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.