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.
Book Arts & Papermaking Course Descriptions
These are the course descriptions only.
4106 | Archival Clamshell Box | Studio
Level: New | All Levels | Instructor: Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder
Dates: Sat & Sun, 7/31/2021 to 8/1/2021 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Studio: Droste Design Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $195 | Friends: $180 | Sessions: 2
Take a Weekend to Save Your Books! Bring in your own book and learn how to make an elegant and archival custom-fit clamshell box. The clamshell box features two nested trays with a drop-spine case, covered in durable bookcloth. It is a beautiful way to protect cherished books from weathering, warping, and other damage. We will also cover proper storage methods and basic book care. Includes a supply kit for the box construction. Note: Boxes made in class will be neutral gray, however, students can further customize their boxes to match their chosen book by purchasing their own bookcloth ahead of time. See SSA website for a materials list of required tools and info on purchasing other items.
4517 | Papermaking for Home & Classroom | Studio
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Jo Etta Jupe
Dates: Sat, 7/31/2021 to 7/31/2021 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Studio: Picante Paper Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $115 | Friends: $100 | Sessions: 1
Want to make your own paper or incorporate the science of papermaking into your classroom? Simple and inexpensive tools will be discussed and demonstrated. All steps of the papermaking process will be discussed with explanations of how it can be incorporated in the classroom. Topics will include pulp preparation, equipment needs, sheet formation, pressing and drying. Simple paper projects will be discussed with time given for students to pull a few sheets of paper. Handouts of topics discussed will be provided.
4002 | Introduction to Papermaking
Level: All Levels | Instructor: Lacey Mills
Dates: Sat, 10/9/2021 to 10/9/2021 | 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Studio: Picante Paper Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $70.00 | Friends: $55.00 | 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, using stencils and vails to create paper samples to take home.
4035 | Pulp Painting & Collage on Paper | NEW
Level: New | All Levels | Instructor: Jo Etta Jupe
Dates: Sat, 11/6/2021 to 11/6/2021 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Studio: Picante Paper Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $115.00 | Friends: $100.00 | 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 options supplies.
4226 | Magic Box of Mysteries | NEW
Level: New | All Levels | Instructor: Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder
Dates: Mon & Tues, 11/15/2021 to 11/16/2021 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Studio: Book Arts Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $135.00 | Friends: $120.00 | Sessions:2
Mystify and mesmerize with this magic box of mysterious tricks! In this two-session workshop you will learn the secrets of this hidden compartment box. Open the magic box to reveal hypnotizing optical paper toys such as the hexaflexagon and thaumatrope. Then close the box and open again to unveil an entirely different set of paper toys. How does it work, you ask? Through the magic of book arts, all will be revealed. Includes a supply kits; please see SSA website for a list of suggested tools.
4240 | Pop-Up Holiday Cards | NEW
Level: New | All Levels | Instructor: Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder
Dates: Sat, 11/20/2021 to 11/20/2021 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Studio: Droste Design Studio | Building: Santikos Building
Tuition: $135.00 | Friends: $120.00 | Sessions:1
Learn to make three-dimensional paper pop-ups for holiday cards and decoration. In this one-day workshop, we will cover basic pop-up and movable mechanisms that can be used for fun and memorable cards for all occasions. Templates will be provided for cards, and instructions on how to customize or alter designs for a more personalized touch. Includes materials; please see SSA website for a list of suggested tools.