Come join us to learn about Artists’ Books, paper arts, box structures and creating dynamic book bindings! Reserve your seat!
Reserve your seat!
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.
Erin Fletcher returns to SDBA offering 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 of The Circular Cascade and The Telescoping Book. Barbara Close guides us through a myriad of surface design techniques which are bound to impress. Paul Jackson continues probing paper possibilities with Fascinating Flexigons, Pleating for Surfaces and Forms, Seasonal Paper Joys and the new class offerings of Intermediate Level Non-Model Folding and Fundamentals of Zig Zag (Miura-ori) Pleats. Come and join in the learning fun!
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Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:00 am PT via Zoom, last day to RSVP August 17
Free and 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 by Nancy Akerly:
“Hedi Kyle is truly the Queen of Paper Arts. Her creativity, innovation, and generosity have inspired generations of book artists, and I never cease to be amazed by the elegance and ingenuity of her designs. Two of my absolute favorites are her Blizzard Binding and her wonderfully clever band closure.
At the Monthly Meeting, I’ll share a Blizzard Binding adapted to hold business-size cards, which I’ve used to showcase some of my gel prints. Then we’ll finish our books with Hedi’s brilliant band closure—a simple yet ingenious finishing touch that is both beautiful and practical. I hope you’ll enjoy making these as much as I do!”
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A list of materials will be shared to those who RSVP, one week and again one day before the meeting.
Thank you Sonja Lehman for sharing your creative work with us.
The recording of Origami Magic and More is now available to members in the Video Library under the category Paper Folding Projects.
As promised, here is a preview of Barbara’s workshop, Exquisite Surface Design Starter, beginning on August 14.
If you are interested in registering for the class, simply click here.
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.Â
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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.