Come join us to learn about Artists’ Books, paper arts, box structures and creating dynamic book bindings! Reserve your seat!
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SDBA offers a wide array of classes in book constructions, box creations, design skills, as well as paper arts and embroidery. Check out our upcoming workshops.
Nancy Akerly continues to entice us with her wonderful box structures. Erin Fletcher returns to SDBA offering Double Panel Binding and then the Envelope Binding structure, Clara Gevaert’s inspiration from a 15th century limp vellum cover. Kit Davey adds joy to the world with her creative book constructions. Rosemary Rae will share some design theory, color application and collage techniques as she usher’s us through her new SDBA classes. Paul Jackson’s upcoming classes will soon be posted.
Featured
Join us for these exciting workshops:
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- Box of Wonders with Nancy Akerly
- Double Panel Binding
- Envelope Binding Structure
- 2026 FULL SERIES II with Kit Davey
- The Double Pop Out Shadowbox Book
- The Theater Book
- The Circular Cascade Book
- The Telescoping Book
- 2026 FULL SERIES I with Rosemary Rae
- Recycled Collage Book with Glassine Envelopes
- Summer Moon Flag Book
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Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00 am PT via Zoom, deadline for RSVP is May 18
Open to members and non-members. RSVP required. Attendees must take care of their RSVP in a timely manner, and take note of the Zoom link that is received upon replying.
Presentation:
This month we’ll be hearing from Judith Christensen, the recipient of San Diego Book Arts’ Genie Shenk Excellence in Book Arts Award. For those of you who were unable to visit her exhibition, “Home is Where the Story Begins,” at the Rose Gallery in January and February, she’ll show some images from the exhibit and talk about the creation of some of the artwork that was included. Discussing some of her older work—not in the exhibit—she’ll focus on the process: how long it is, where the ideas come from, and how she made the transition from art critic to book artist.
Tips & Tricks
A big thank you to Mary Uthuppuru, for the wonderful presentation at SDBA’s April Monthly Meeting. We are happy to let everyone know that the recording has already been posted, under the category Concepts/Inspirations.
Congratulations to Judith Christensen, the inaugural recipient of the Genie Shenk Excellence in Book Arts Award recognizing an outstanding artist in this creative medium.
James Alan Rose Art Gallery
6501 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111
SDBA worked with a videographer trying to capture the essence of Judith’s exhibit…not easily accomplished, but nonetheless an offering for those who could not personally attend. We also value having this documentation in appreciation to the Shenk Family for their continuing dedication towards the legacy of their beloved mother and a renowned artist.
Your Directors present a brief slideshow, followed by a wonderful presentation with Paul Jackson!
Boxes: Should we be Thinking Outside, Inside or Between Them?
Paul Jackson gives reasons why it is preferable to think between boxes, instead of thinking outside them, when creating new work. He gives tips on how to do this and shows examples from his own creative practice as a paper artist.
Paul Jackson has been a professional paper artist and paper engineer since 1983. He has taught extensively, including at the Royal College of Art in London, MIT in Boston and is a semi-regular instructor at the Centro del Libro in Ascona, Switzerland. He has written 45 books and been a consultant for many clients, including Nike, Disney and the Harry Potter movies. His folded artworks have been exhibited extensively. English born, Paul has an MA in Fine Art from the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London.