Dive into the world of handmade books and learn how to create a unique and tangible object for your photographs. This introductory workshop will cover basic bookbinding formats that you can use to make handmade photo and art books. Students will learn to use the basic tools and materials to create a variety of bookbinding structures, including one-sheet books, pamphlet bindings, soft and hard cover accordion books, drum leaf binding, and a flag book. Don’t know what these are? You’ll find out in this class!

Using a variety of examples we’ll also discuss creative ways to display your photos within these artful objects. Throughout the course, students will receive individualized feedback on their progress and will have the option to develop a personal photobook project that will be shared on the final day of class. This class is ideal for photographers and other artists who want to learn the fundamentals of bookbinding and how to make simple books for their work. There will be a break between the 4th and 5th class sessions to give time to either practice or work on your project.