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, as well as paper arts and embroidery. Check out our upcoming workshops. Don’t miss the opportunity of studying with Paul Jackson, renowned paper artist. Kit Davey adds joy to the world with her creative book constructions. Daniel Kelm returns with more ingenious lessons. Nancy Akerly continues to entice us with her wonderful box structures. Celeste Chalasani brings dynamic embroidery techniques to SDBA, marrying fiber and book arts into delightful outcomes. Erin Fletcher returns to SDBA offering Double Panel Binding and the Envelope Binding structure, Clara Gevaert’s inspiration from a 15th century limp vellum cover.
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Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 am PT via Zoom
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:
Japanese Stab Binding
This month, we’re delighted to welcome you to a hands-on presentation exploring the art of Japanese Stab Binding—an elegant and approachable technique celebrated for its decorative stitched patterns and distinctive exposed spine. Maria will lead you step by step through measuring, punching, and sewing this versatile binding, ideal for single-sided printed pages or handwritten works.
The list of materials will be sent to those who register for the meeting.
Tips & Tricks
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.