Book Arts & Papermaking
Our Paper and Book Arts Department offers both traditional and explorative classes at all levels in papermaking, bookbinding, decorative paper techniques and letterpress printing. Papermaking and Book Arts classes are held in the Picante Paper and Book Arts Studios, located on the second floor of the Santikos Building.
Book Arts & Papermaking Material List
Materials List
Classes not listed here will either have required materials in the class description, discuss needed materials during the first class, or the materials will be supplied.
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Course details (meeting times, tuition, etc.) are listed below.
Summer 2022 Book Arts & Papermaking Course Descriptions
These are the course descriptions only.
4002 | Introduction to Papermaking | All Levels
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Lacey Mills
Dates: Sat, 6/25/2022 to 6/25/2022 | 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Studio: Picante Paper Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $80.00 | Friends: $65.00 | Sessions: 1
Get your feet wet in this introductory class and explore what handmade paper is all about. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the papermaking process from breaking down fibers to creating paper pulp, adding color to the paper pulp, and using stencils and vails to create paper samples to take home. Combine with a bookbinding class and learn to incorporate your handmade papers into book covers or pages.
4035 | Pulp Painting and Collage on Handmade Paper | All Levels
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Jo Etta Jupe
Dates: Sat, 7/23/2022 to 7/23/2022 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Studio: Picante Paper Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $115.00 | Friends: $110.00 | Sessions: 1
This course will teach students how to take paper pulp and form a sheet of paper, then using pigmented paper pulp layer colors over the formed sheet and/or add collage elements and texture to the sheet as well. Students will be instructed how the decorated sheet can then be wrapped onto a canvas where it will dry and become a piece of wall art. Includes materials; however, see SSA website for a list of optional supplies.
4249 | Non-Adhesive Book Structures | All Levels
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Nicole Geary
Dates: Sat & Sun, 6/18/2022 to 6/19/2022 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Studio: Book Arts Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $180.00 | Friends: $165.00 | Sessions: 2
This two-day workshop covers a variety of binding structures made without the use of adhesives. From simple folios to pamphlet stitched books, students will rely on folding, cutting, and stitching to create simple and elegant structures. Discover how to adapt a basic design to fit your ideas and create versatile books. Students will finish with a sample of different types of bindings; a great course for educators looking to incorporate book structures into their class curriculum. No binding experience is required. Some materials included; see SSA website for a list of needed supplies.
6100c | Letterpress & Paper Studio 4 hr Rental | Intermediate
Level: Intermediate | Instructor: Margaret Craig
Dates: Dates and times to be arranged with instructor
Studio: Picante Paper Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $60.00 | Friends: $45.00 | Sessions: 1
Studio Rental provides shared studio work time to those experienced in printmaking or papermaking. Renters must have a good understanding of the print/paper equipment and studio protocol; no instruction will be available during this time. Prerequisite: Please email Margaret Craig at mcraig@swschool.org in advance. Alternate dates are available by appointment. Letterpress and Paper Studio Jun 4 - Aug 7 | Mon & Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm | Wed 9:00am - 9:00pm | Sat & Sun 11:00am - 5:00pm. May vary due to workshop schedules. To register for this class visit the Printmaking webpage.
6100d | Letterpress & Paper Studio Term Rental | Intermediate
Level: Intermediate | Instructor: Margaret Craig
Dates: Dates and times to be arranged with instructor
Studio: Picante Paper Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $285.00 | Friends: $270.00 | Sessions: Unlimited
Studio Rental provides shared studio work time to those experienced in printmaking or papermaking. Renters must have a good understanding of the print/paper equipment and studio protocol; no instruction will be available during this time. Prerequisite: Please email Margaret Craig at mcraig@swschool.org in advance. Alternate dates are available by appointment. Letterpress and Paper Studio Jun 4 - Aug 7 | Mon & Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm | Wed 9:00am - 9:00pm | Sat & Sun 11:00am - 5:00pm. May vary due to workshop schedules. To register for this class visit the Printmaking webpage.