Book Arts
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 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.
Book Arts Course Descriptions
These are the course descriptions only. Please scroll down to Quantity and Pricing to register.
ON-4109 | Storage Book: Encapsulation | Online
Level: New | All Levels | Instructor: Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder
Dates: Sat, 10/17/2020 to 11/7/2020 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Studio: Online
Tuition: $145.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $130.00
Please register by September 28. Developed by renowned book artist Hedi Kyle, storage books are an innovative and utilitarian book structure with an expandable spine and mylar windows cut into the pages. The windows allow for objects to be inserted without appearing bulky, and objects are protected indefinitely but can be removed without causing damage. This structure has amazing potential for an artist's book, memory book, or preservation of ephemera. Tuition includes a kit with essential materials that will need to be picked up at SSA; for other items needed please see SSA website for a materials list. Please register by Sep 28.
ON-4112 | Paper & Politics: The Book | Online
Level: New | All Levels | Instructor: Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder
Dates: Mon, 10/12/2020 to 11/2/2020 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Studio: Online
Tuition: $125.00 | Friends/Seniors (65+): $110.00
Please register by September 28. Investigate the history of print media and artist's books as tools for socio-political change. From 17th century letterpress printed broadsides to contemporary zines, artists, and activists have been using the printed word and book format to communicate information and encourage social engagement for a broader community. Each week we will view and discuss existing artists' books and prints and learn methods to create one's own. Students will learn printing and book art techniques that focus on accessibility, low-cost, creating multiples, and ease of distribution. See SSA website for a materials list. Please register by Sep 28.