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SUMMARY:Davey Series II—The Double Pop Out Shadowbox Book
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: Online (Zoom) Date: Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PMSkill Level: All levels\, some basic binding experience is helpful  \n\n\n\nClass Description: When you open each page a three layer shadowbox appears. Close the page and the shadowbox flattens. You will be able to apply images to each layer to create depth. Your book will be four pages long. Kit will provide templates to make your book. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: To be shared in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter.  \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: June 24\, 2026Registration Deadline: July 1\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/davey-series-ii-the-double-pop-out-shadowbox-book/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Box of Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Images: Artist Sonja Lehman\n\n\n\nImages: Artist Sonja Lehman\n\n\n\nImages: Artist Sonja Lehman\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDate: June 3\, 8\, & 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 10 AM to approximately 1:30PM\, Pacific Time\, with classroom doors opening at 9:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: Advanced\, box making experience necessary \n\n\n\nClass Description:Inspired by the Cabinets of Curiosity of past centuries\, the Box of Wonders is modeled after the traditional Tower Box\, but enlarged to display any number of wonderful objects or seasonal treasures\, collections of all kinds and eclectic diverse delights. The four walls contain a variety of shelves\, drawers\, boxes\, and nooks. This is a basic structure but invites individual creativity as well. It is constructed of high quality bookboard\, covered with bookcloth\, Chiyogami and other strong and beautiful handmade papers. I think of this box as a family heirloom\, filled with treasures of all kinds. \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $376Member: $470Non-member: $545 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: April 28\, 2026Registration Deadline: May 9\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/box-of-wonders/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Embroidery As Surface Design: Bee-utiful Bounty
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Celeste Chalasani  ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays & Date: Mondays\, May 11\, 18\, June 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 of 2026   \n\n\n\nTime: 2 to 4 PM\, Pacific Time \n\n\n\nSkill Level: Experience with surface embroidery encouraged but not required  \n\n\n\nClass Description:Bee-utiful Bounty celebrates the blackberry. In this class\, we’ll create a not quite miniature book with plump\, juicy blackberries and dancing bees that skirt the velvet fruit of summer’s promise. We’ll use contemporary Stumpwork techniques to pad the blackberries and bees to create a beautiful dimensional effect. Then\, we’ll create a text block using the web link stitch before finishing our embroidered bookcloth into a case bound book. \n\n\n\nFinished Product: One small journal measuring 3-1/4” x 2-3/8” x 5/8”  \n\n\n\nDetailed Lesson Plans will be shared prior to the first class along with the SDBA Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nStudents will use Detached Chain\, Economy\, French Knot\, Outline\, Satin\, Split\, Stem and Whipped Reverse Chain Stitch to create blackberries and tiny\, adorable bees on Days 1 through 3. On Days 4 and 5\, students will sew the text block and then case bind their book. Left-handed instructions available upon request.   \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: Class Kits include: Cialinen bookcloth with the transferred design\, Mi-Tientes paper\, watercolor paper\, rice paper\, embroidery threads\, bookbinding thread\, bookbinding and embroidery needles\, 4” embroidery hoop\, stretcher bars and written instructions. Students will need to provide: text weight paper (12 sheets) cut to 4-1/2” x 3”\, finger pads or thimble (optional)\, punching cradle\, bookbinding awl\, book press\, bone folder\, craft cutting board\, X-acto knife\, metal ruler or straight edge\, PVA glue\, small glue brush\, gluing up boards\, scissors for cutting thread and fabric\, scissors for cutting paper\, corner cutting tool (optional). Magnification and good lighting is recommended.  \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Available for 30 days following the last class in the series  \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $288Member: $360Non-member: $435 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEARLY registration deadlines are due to kit materials—ordering and assemblage needs.  \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: March 7\, 2026Registration Deadline: March 22\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/embroidery-as-surface-design-bee-utiful-bounty/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Roll Up Box
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays & Dates: Wednesday & Thursday\, April 29 & 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 10 AM to approximately 1:30PM\, Pacific Time with classroom doors opening at 9:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All\, some box making experience helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description:Create this exquisite roll-up box designed by renowned Dutch Cartonnage artist\, Bep vanGasteren. Her unique design combines form and function\, the roll up feature making it aperfect home for tiny treasures\, gift cards or even miniature books. Using book board andbook cloth you will use both basic cartonnage skills as well as book cloth panel constructionwith your own button or embellishment as the perfect closure. \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $216Member: $270Non-member: $345 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: February 28\, 2026Registration Deadline: March 29\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/roll-up-box/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Davey Series I—The Rolling Cube
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: Online (Zoom) Date: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PMSkill Level: All levels\, Book Arts experience helpful  \n\n\n\nClass Description: When you open and unroll the cube you are treated to a pop-up inside each section. You’ll learn four different pop-ups to populate your cube. Roll the sections back up and it returns to its cuboid shape.  \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: To be shared in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter.  \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: March 25\, 2026Registration Deadline: April 1\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/davey-series-i-the-rolling-cube/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T160000
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SUMMARY:Embroidery As Surface Design: Summer Garden
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Celeste Chalasani  ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays & Date: Mondays\, March 30\, April 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, & May 4 of 2026  \n\n\n\nTime: 2 to 4 PM\, Pacific Time \n\n\n\nSkill Level: Experience with surface embroidery encouraged but not required  \n\n\n\nClass Description:Summer Garden is a charming tunnel book that captures the warmth of a cottage nestled in a garden in full bloom. Embroidered sunflowers\, tulips\, and lavender burst with color\, layered within a box structure bringing the garden to life. Embroidered trees frame the box opening\, giving it a storybook-like feel. In this class\, students will embroider flowers on a printed photograph that sits in the background. Students will also embroider flowers and trees on dissolvable fabric\, then attach them to binder’s board to create a garden scene. The tunnel book is then enclosed within a box structure. Left-handed instructions available upon request. \n\n\n\nFinished Product: One small tunnel book measuring 4” x 5-1/4” x 3/4” \n\n\n\nDetailed Lesson Plans will be shared prior to the first class along with the SDBA Welcome Letter.  \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: Class Kits include: Printed photo\, binder’s board\, New Brothread embroidery stabilizer\, 4” embroidery hoop\, stranded cotton embroidery thread\, Stumpwork wire\, needles and written instructions.  \n\n\n\nStudents will need to provide: foam or rubber pad\, craft cutting board\, X-acto knife\, metal ruler or straight edge\, PVA glue\, small glue brush\, small container for holding water\, Q-tips\, wide tip green marker\, scissors for cutting thread. Magnification and good lighting is recommended. . \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Available for 30 days following the last class in the series  \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $288Member: $360Non-member: $435 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEARLY registration deadlines are due to kit materials—ordering and assemblage needs.  \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: January 14\, 2026Registration Deadline: February 1\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/embroidery-as-surface-design-summer-garden/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260327T100000
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SUMMARY:Hugo Peller’s Pop Up Book Box
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDates: Wednesday & Friday—March 25 & 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: PT\, 10 AM – approximately 1:30 PM\, with classroom doors opening at 9:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: ALL\, some book and box making experience helpfulClass Description:Unlock the secrets of creating Hugo Peller’s clever Pop-Up Box\, a remarkable design thatwas created by Swiss bookbinder Hugo Peller mid 20th century. This unique box houses asmall book which pops up magically when the box is opened. You will learn step-by-steptechniques to construct your own variation of Hugo Peller’s box as well as the small bookwhich fits snugly into the box. Combining bookboard\, bookcloth\, waxed linen thread andribbon you will learn advanced as well as basic Cartonnage and bookbinding skillls to createthis beautiful piece. A challenge for both beginning box makers and bookbinders\, you willcreate a unique piece of art. \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: To be announced in SDBA Welcome Letter\, 2 weeks prior to class\, or within teacher PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following the last class in this series\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $280Member: $350Non-member: $425 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: January 25\, 2026Registration Deadline: February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/hugo-pellers-pop-up-book-box-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T133000
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SUMMARY:The Flatback Case Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Daniel Kelm ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays: Thursdays\, every other week \n\n\n\nDate: March 12\, 26\, April 9\, 23\, May 7\, 21\, & June 4\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 10 AM to  1:30PM\, Pacific Time\, including breaks \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All levels \n\n\n\nClass Description:Imagine a flatback binding that opens beautifully\, each and every spread opening flat! \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will make two books: one with a traditional sewn-all-along text block comprised of text-weight paper folded and gathered into sections; and a board book (what Tim Ely calls a Drumleaf) configuration that opens completely flat even with thick printmaking paper. Consider the appeal of a print stretching from one fore edge to the other\, interrupted only by the fold. This is achievable with the board-book-style text block. No thread interrupts the visual of the image. \n\n\n\nThe boards will be paper-covered\, and your spine will be covered in cloth. \n\n\n\nThe materials kit will include enough pieces to make models at various stages of production. These will serve as excellent reminders when you come back again and again to use this binding structure. \n\n\n\nWe will have ample opportunity for discussing a broad range of topics\, such as: the dynamics of how books open and close; the use of wet gluing with polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and paste\, and how to modify the adhesive to give it desirable working characteristics; and the management of the drying operations that result with the use of wet glue. \n\n\n\nFurther notes from Daniel:“I was inspired to create this binding style when I first saw Gary Frost’s Sewn Boards Binding. The Sewn Boards Binding is suitable for a small book with a text block of a limited number of signatures. The cover boards are flush with the text block\, and the spine is offset. Gary’s development of an offset spine configuration is a great innovation\, and set my imagination working. \n\n\n\nThe offset attachment of the spine is the reason the book is so flexible and opens beautifully. The spine piece of the case is not attached at the spine edge of the cover boards\, as in other books\, but\, rather\, the spine piece attaches some distance in from the spine edge. This seemingly small change results in much more flexibility and movement. \n\n\n\nI asked myself: What if I keep the offset spine\, but take a more finished approach to the covers? A “square” would be attractive. A “square” means the cover boards are some small dimension larger than the text block. \n\n\n\nThe term “case binding” refers to a structure in which the text block and case (the two covers with the spine in between) are constructed independently\, and then brought together in a final assembly. \n\n\n\nMy Flatback Case binding has a case with offset spine that is a three-piece construction—the spine and two cover boards. This means it is built up of smaller\, simpler pieces\, and lends itself to an efficient production process. This binding is suitable for one-of-a-kinds but especially valuable when editioning. \n\n\n\nThe traditional rounded and backed binding is much more common than flatback styles\, but the flatback has the advantage of being simpler overall. For example\, less equipment and less experience are required. In addition\, the flatback has a more contemporary\, less traditional look.” \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Class Recordings will be available to all registrants for one month following each class. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $540Member: $700Non-member: $775 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: February 3\, 2026Registration Deadline: February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/the-flatback-case-reimagined/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T123000
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SUMMARY:Davey Series I—The Expanding and Contracting Cube Book
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: Online (Zoom) Date: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PMSkill Level: All levels\, Book Arts experience helpful  \n\n\n\nClass Description: This is a unique interactive pop up book. When you grasp opposite corners on each page and twist\, a cube magically appears. Looking through the circular window on the top of the cube you’re treated to an image hidden at the bottom. Twist back in the opposite direction and the cube collapses. We’ll make a four page book together.   \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: To be shared in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter.  \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: February 25\, 2026Registration Deadline: March 4\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/davey-series-i-the-expanding-and-contracting-cube-book/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260331T133000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to One-Piece Structural Packaging
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Jackson ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online\, SDBA’s Zoom Account \n\n\n\nDay & Dates: Tuesdays in 2026—starting March 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 & 31 \n\n\n\nTime: Pacific Time\, 9 AM—1:30 PM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All! No experience is necessary. Nervous beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\nClass Description:In the 1980’s\, Paul created a simple formula for designing the strongest\, self-locking\, one-piece net\, for any enclosed volume (a “net” is a box unfolded flat). Using it\, students can create and make unique boxes that curve\, twist\, slope\, have facets\, and much more. These boxes can be used to preserve and protect the contents\, or they can be used for other purposes such as point-of-sale\, exhibition displays and more. The course will explain the system in detail and give students the opportunity to design and make their own boxes. Everything will be handmade\, but nets can easily be drawn in a computer and made using Cricut or laser printing. \n\n\n\nPaul has taught this method on many occasions to students of design\, maker groups\, and packaging professionals. The method is explained in his book Structural Packaging: Design your own Boxes and 3-D Forms.  \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: The tool and supply list for class will be included in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings:Recordings will be available for one month following each class in this series\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $304Member: $380Non-member: $455 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: February 18\, 2026Registration Deadline: February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/introduction-to-one-piece-structural-packaging/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T123000
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SUMMARY:Davey Series I—Woven Paper Binding Book
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: Online (Zoom) Date: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PMSkill Level: All levels\, Book Arts experience helpful  \n\n\n\nClass Description: This unusual book is bound with two long strips of paper—no glue or thread is used to hold your book together. Kit will show you how to attach single pages\, rather than signatures\, to an accordion spine.  \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: To be shared in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter.  \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: February 11\, 2026Registration Deadline: February 18\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/davey-series-i-woven-paper-binding-book/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T123000
DTSTAMP:20260127T140825Z
CREATED:20251222T182922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T140825Z
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SUMMARY:DAVEY FULL SERIES I
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: Online (Zoom)Days & Dates: Wednesdays\, February 25\, March 11\, & April 8 of 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PMSkill Level: All levels\, Book Arts experience helpful  \n\n\n\nClass Description: This eclectic Davey Series I will encompass Woven Paper Binding Book\, Expanding and Contracting Cube book\, and Rolling Cube Book!  \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2026 Woven Paper Binding BookMarch 11\, 2026 The Expanding and Contracting Cube BookApril 8\, 2026 The Rolling Cube \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: To be shared in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter.  \n\n\n\nFull Series Class Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $132Member: $165Non-member: $240 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due.  \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: February 6\, 2026Registration Deadline: February 13\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/davey-full-series-i/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T123000
DTSTAMP:20250827T144310Z
CREATED:20250721T023644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T144310Z
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SUMMARY:Series IV—Home Box with Home Tunnel Book
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month followingclassDate: Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, withclassroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description: Kit created this unique book especially for this series. The house-shaped box opens to reveal a removable\, house-shaped\, six-layer tunnel book. You can populate your house with photo cut-outs or meaningful images. Kit will provide templates for the box and the tunnel book. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these five classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: December 31\, 2025Registration Deadline: January 7\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/series-iv-home-box-with-home-tunnel-book/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T123000
DTSTAMP:20250721T022859Z
CREATED:20250721T022857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T022859Z
UID:10000203-1767781800-1767789000@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Series IV—House with a Book Niche
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month followingclassDate: Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, withclassroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description: This three dimensional house can sit on a shelf or hang on the wall. It has a niche to contain the mini book that we’ll make together in class. You will need 3000 Glue or other heavy-duty glue to make your house. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these five classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: December 24\, 2025Registration Deadline: December 31\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/series-iv-house-with-a-book-niche/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T133000
DTSTAMP:20251215T170406Z
CREATED:20250319T155933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T170406Z
UID:10000184-1767690000-1770125400@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Fundamentals of Single Page Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Jackson ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online\, SDBA’s Zoom Account \n\n\n\nDay & Dates: Tuesdays in 2026\, starting January 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 & February 3 \n\n\n\nTime: Pacific Time\, 9 AM—1:30 PM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All! No experience is necessary. Nervous beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\nClass Description:What is a Pop-up and what is not? How far can we stretch the definition? What are the basic principles and how can we use\, abuse and play with them to create highly personal work? \n\n\n\nThe course will ask these and other open-ended questions\, so that you thoroughly learn the fundamentals of pop-ups and thoroughly learn how to manipulate and combine them\, similar to learning how to use a set of notes in a musical scale to create many different harmonies and dissonances. Making pop-ups is a fun\, intuitive and quick process\, based on simple measuring techniques. \n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary. Nervous beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\nPaul has taught pop-ups to students of Design and groups of makers on many occasions. He has written ‘Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-up Designs’ (Amazon rating: 4.5) and exhibited his pop-up artwork at the ‘World Pop-up Art’ exhibition which toured South Korea (2013- 14). \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies:The tool and supply list for class will be included in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings:Recordings will be available for one month following each class in this series\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $304Member: $380Non-member: $455 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: December 17\, 2025Registration Deadline: December 25\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/intro-to-fundamentals-of-single-page-pop-ups/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T123000
DTSTAMP:20250721T021955Z
CREATED:20250721T021953Z
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SUMMARY:Series IV—Two Paper Houses with Attached Books
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month followingclassDate: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, withclassroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description: Kit will provide two differently sized house templates so you can create a pair of three-dimensional paper houses. We’ll then create mini books to attach to their exteriors and top them off with belly bands. Kit will also share other projects you can make using the templates. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these five classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: November 26\, 2025Registration Deadline: December 3\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/series-iv-two-paper-houses-with-attached-books/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T133000
DTSTAMP:20251016T170847Z
CREATED:20250506T000337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T170847Z
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SUMMARY:The Cottage Box
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDates: Monday & Tuesday—December 8 & 9\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: PT\, 10 AM – approximately 1:30 PM\, including breaks\, with classroom doors opening at 9:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: ALL\, some box making experience helpfulClass Description:This charming bookboard cottage has a roof that opens with an interior shelf as well as a hidden drawer to hold special photos\, letters\, jewelry or other treasures. Using a combination of basic box making skills with a few additional twists\, this cottage is designed for all skill levels. The Cottage offers many creative opportunities for adding your own personal details and design elements. Step by step instruction makes this construction a challenge for beginning box makers and offers many design possibilities for those more experience. \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $256Member: $320Non-member: $395 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: November 5\, 2025Registration Deadline: November 15\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/the-cottage-box/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T123000
DTSTAMP:20250721T020947Z
CREATED:20250721T020945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T020947Z
UID:10000201-1764757800-1764765000@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Series IV—Dream Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month followingclassDate: Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, withclassroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description: This little house has a locking mechanism which when opened reveals space for collaging and a hidden book installed onto the roof rafters. You will need wooden kitchen skewers—the kind one uses for shish kebabs to make the book. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these five classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $48Member: $60Non-member: $135 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: November 19\, 2025Registration Deadline: November 26\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/series-iv-dream-cottage/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T102000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T123000
DTSTAMP:20251007T133209Z
CREATED:20250721T015304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T133209Z
UID:10000200-1764757200-1768393800@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:FULL SERIES IV—The Home Collection
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month followingclassDays & Dates: Wednesdays\, December 3\, 10 of 2025 & January 7 & 14 of 2026Workshop times: Pacific Time\, Wednesdays 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, withclassroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description:Come join in for an adventure creating House Books in the Home Collection of four classes taught by Kit Davey. \n\n\n\nDecember 3\, 2025 Dream Cottage 1 of 4December 10\, 2025 Two Paper Houses with Attached Books 2 of 4January 7\, 2026 House with a Book Niche 3 of 4January 14\, 2026 Home Box with Home Tunnel Book 4 of 4 \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these four classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nFull Series Class Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $168Member: $210Non-member: $285 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: November 3\, 2025Registration Deadline: November 15\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/full-series-iv-the-home-collection/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T133000
DTSTAMP:20250915T120226Z
CREATED:20250319T150031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T120226Z
UID:10000182-1763024400-1766064600@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Fundamentals of Multi-Piece Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Jackson ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online\, SDBA’s Zoom Account \n\n\n\nDay & Dates: Thursdays in 2025\, starting November 13\, 20\, and continuing on December 4\, 11\, 18 \n\n\n\nTime: Pacific Time\, 9 AM—1:30 PM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All! No experience is necessary. Nervous beginners are welcome! \n\n\n\nClass Description:What is a Pop-up and what is not? How far can we stretch the definition? What are the basic principles and how can we use\, abuse and play with them to create highly personal work? Pop-Ups naturally divide into either one page or multi-page constructions. \n\n\n\nThe course will ask these and other open-ended questions\, so that you thoroughly learn the fundamentals of multi-piece pop-ups and thoroughly learn how to manipulate and combine them\, similar to learning how to use a set of notes in a musical scale to create many different harmonies and dissonances. Making pop-ups is a fun\, intuitive and quick process\, based on simple measuring techniques. \n\n\n\nPaul has taught pop-ups to students of Design and groups of makers on many occasions. He has written ‘Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-up Designs’ (Amazon rating: 4.5) and exhibited his pop-up artwork at the ‘World Pop-up Art’ exhibition which toured South Korea (2013- 14). \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: The tool and supply list for class will be included in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings:Recordings will be available for one month following each class in this series\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $304Member: $380Non-member: $455 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: October 21\, 2025Registration Deadline: November 4\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/intro-to-fundamentals-of-multi-piece-pop-ups/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T133000
DTSTAMP:20250915T115633Z
CREATED:20250505T234934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T115633Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Box
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDates: Monday & Wednesday—November 10 & 12\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: PT\, 10 AM – approximately 1:30 PM\, including breaks\, with classroom doors opening at 9:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: ALL\, some box making experience helpfulClass Description:The Magic or Hidden Compartment Box is known as Karakuri Bako in Japanese\, where the design originated. Perfect for storing jewelry\, stationery\, secret notes\, or chocolates\, this clever design is also a lovely ornament in your home. You will be guided\, step by step\, in using bookboard\, PVA glue\, and strong Chiyogami papers as well as a combination of precision measuring\, sharp creasing and beautiful symmetry as you create The Magic Box. Whether you are new to making boxes or a seasoned pro\, creation of the functional and visually striking box will be a delightful journey into the world of Cartonnage and Paper Arts. \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $240Member: $300Non-member: $375 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: October 15\, 2025Registration Deadline: October 25\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/magic-box/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T153000
DTSTAMP:20251016T171106Z
CREATED:20250615T140929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T171106Z
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SUMMARY:Mob of Two Presents Artists’ Books: Form and Content—A Seven Class Series
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Mob of Two – Tiana Krahn & Sara L. Press ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays and Dates: Fridays\, October 24\, 31\, November 7\, 14\, 21\, December 5\, & 12 of 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 1:30 to 3:30 PM\, Pacific Time \n\n\n\nSkill Level: ALL—prior book art experience expected \n\n\n\nClass Description:This 7-session course will support each student through the creation of their own individual artist’s book – that is\, a book that unifies craft and concept into a cohesive whole. We will look at ways that a book’s physical form can reflect and enhance the ideas it “contains.” Materials might inspire a book’s content\, or the other way around. This relationship between form and content will be the generative principle for the book you make during our series of classes. \n\n\n\nPrior to the first class\, students will be given a questionnaire to help generate ideas for their book project if a concept or direction is not yet determined. Students do not need to have a project in mind before the first class. SDBA’s Welcome Letter will be sent approximately two weeks prior to the first class session. The SDBA Welcome Letter will provide a weekly syllabus\, along with tool and material information. \n\n\n\nDuring class time\, we will look at examples of artist books and the different components that must be harmonized to create a successful work of art. Over the course of the class series\, each student will have opportunities to present their work in progress to the group. Instructors and students will explore approaches and give feedback\, as a group\, for each developing work. This process will be valuable to both the student receiving input about their project\, as well as to those giving and observing the feedback\, as it will develop students’ skill in thinking about books as complete works of art\, and will help them practice the process of being accountable in their own artistic choices. Instructors will also discuss practical aspects such as making mock-ups\, where to find tutorials and supplies\, and what to put in your colophon. \n\n\n\nIn between classes\, students will source materials on their own (inspired by our class conversations) and will work independently on their projects. We will not be “making” during class time\, but will be developing projects conceptually and logistically. Please plan for at least one “making session” per week on your own time in between class sessions. \n\n\n\nThe final class\, will be a “show and tell” session. Each student will by then have made either a unique bookwork or a prototype for an edition\, and will have the chance to practice a concise presentation of their work. \n\n\n\nStudents will be expected to have some prior experience with making book structures and should be comfortable learning new ones on their own time if necessary for their project. They should also come with some ideas for projects from which they will narrow down and commit to one after the first class session. \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Available to all registrants for one month following the last class\, January 12\, 2025. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $368Member: $460Non-member: $535 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: October 17\, 2025Registration Deadline: October 22\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/mob-of-two-presents-artists-books-form-and-content-a-seven-class-series/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T123000
DTSTAMP:20250915T114802Z
CREATED:20250601T173911Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Worlds: Mixed Media Miniature Books in a Box
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Lesley Patterson-Marx ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays & Dates: Wednesdays & Fridays—October 22\, 29\, November 5\, 14\, 21 \n\n\n\nTimes: PT\, 10 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All \n\n\n\nClass Description:Connect to your sense of wonder in this small scale sampler of book arts techniques that’s perfect for beginners. Students will make a custom box from a re-used book\, created to house their finished miniature book works. Projects will include a tiny trio of books that fit within a matchbox\, a mini pop-up collage accordion book\, along with mini “Buttonhole Stitch” and “Long Stitch”bindings. All of the books created in this workshop will be under three inches\, the Miniature Book Society’s standard for what qualifies “officially” as a miniature book! \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: To be provided within the timely SDBA Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for one month following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $256Member: $320Non-member: $395 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: October 7\, 2025Registration Deadline: October 15\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/hidden-worlds-mixed-media-miniature-books-in-a-box/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T130000
DTSTAMP:20250915T114517Z
CREATED:20250601T142742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T114517Z
UID:10000197-1760436000-1760706000@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:3-D Collage: Pop-Up Accordion Panorama
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Lesley Patterson-Marx ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays & Dates: Tuesday & Friday\, October 14 & 17 of 2025 \n\n\n\nTimes: PT\, 10 AM – 1 PM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All \n\n\n\nClass Description:In this two session workshop\, witness in delight as your hand-cut panoramic collage emerges in 3-D from the pages of an accordion book! \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn a variety of paper pop-up techniques using card stock and an exacto knife. After an introduction to collage techniques\, participants will create a continuous mixed media collage on a long paper panel\, which will be folded into an accordion style book. On the folds of the accordion\, students will use pop up techniques to cut through their collages\, creating three dimensional areas that both pop out\, and recede. The panorama will be attached between covered boards (these can be collaged too!)\, complete with a ribbon tie closure. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: To be provided within the timely SDBA Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for one month following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $120Member: $150Non-member: $225 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable 20 % discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: September 30\, 2025Registration Deadline: October 7\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/3-d-collage-pop-up-accordion-panorama/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20250613T205425Z
CREATED:20241210T174341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T205425Z
UID:10000158-1758186000-1761224400@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Non-Model Paper Folding (Origami)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Jackson ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDate: Thursdays\, September 18 & 25\, October 9\, 16 & 23\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: Pacific Time\, 9 AM – 1:00 PM; classroom doors open at 8:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: ALL — No experience is necessary. Nervous beginners are welcome!  \n\n\n\nClass Description:The course will introduce students to concepts of paper manipulation\, from pleating to crumpling\, via curved folding\, collapsibles\, 2-D and 3-D geometry\, and more. “Non-model” means that we will not be making representational models of flora\, fauna\, and objects; rather\, we will be exploring the creative potential of folding for making 2-D surfaces\, relief surfaces\, and 3-D forms. Written another way: the course will focus on the process\, not the product. This open-ended way of folding means that students will be able to freely adapt folding techniques learned in the course into their own work\, perhaps using other materials. \n\n\n\nThe course is adapted from hundreds of courses and workshops run by Paul with students of design\, maker groups\, and others\, in more than a dozen countries.  \n\n\n\nHis bestselling book\, Folding Techniques for Designers: From Sheet to Form. Second Edition\, is considered the standard text on non-model folding for designers and makers.  \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies:Copy paper\, knife\, ruler\, glue \n\n\n\nClass Recordings:Recordings will be available to registered students for one month following each class. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $280Member: $350Non-member: $425   \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: July 18\, 2025Registration Deadline: August 18\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/an-introduction-to-non-model-paper-folding-origami-5-classes-2/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T123000
DTSTAMP:20250516T124737Z
CREATED:20250505T225613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T124737Z
UID:10000191-1757500200-1757507400@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Series III—5 Slide Frame Book
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month following classDate: Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, with classroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description: The pages of this book are made using photographic transparency slide frames. If you don’t have your own frames you can use the template that Kit provides. We will cover each frame\, insert images into them and link them together with a clever binding. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these five classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $40Member: $45Non-member: $120 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: August 27\, 2025Registration Deadline: September 3\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/series-iii-5-slide-frame-book/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T133000
DTSTAMP:20250804T193036Z
CREATED:20250505T233544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T193036Z
UID:10000192-1757066400-1757683800@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:The Classic Tool Box
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDates: Friday—September 5 & 12\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: PT\, 10 AM – approximately 1:30 PM\, including breaks\, with classroom doors opening at 9:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: ALL\, some box making experience helpfulClass Description:Using a combination of Cartonnage techniques and panel construction\, create a Tool Box perfect for bookbinding and Cartonnage\, embroidery\, sewing\, or a wide variety of other materials and tools. You will use archival bookboard\, bookcloth\, and strong Japanese papers as well as learning how to attach both a handle and clasp to keep your tools and supplies secure. A challenge for the beginning box-maker\, you can create this practical and beautiful tool box and  you can personalize it to meet your specific needs. \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $272Member: $340Non-member: $415 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: August 19\, 2025Registration Deadline: August 22\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/the-classic-tool-box/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T123000
DTSTAMP:20250516T125239Z
CREATED:20250505T224041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T125239Z
UID:10000190-1756895400-1756902600@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Series III—4 Puzzle Book
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month following classDate: Wednesday\, September 3\, 2025Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, withclassroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description: Learn the “mystery fold” of each puzzle page and a way tocombine them to form this book. You can write a secret message\, create a collageor use a photo for the interior of each puzzle. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these five classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $40Member: $45Non-member: $120 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: August 20\, 2025Registration Deadline: August 27\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/series-iii-4-puzzle-book/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T113000
DTSTAMP:20250818T121525Z
CREATED:20250115T044135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T121525Z
UID:10000165-1756803600-1757590200@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Secret Belgian Binding
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Erin Fletcher ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDate: September 2\, 4\, 9\, 11 \n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM\, Pacific Time \n\n\n\nSkill Level: Some binding experience helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description:This workshop will explore the Secret Belgian structure and ways to modify it.The binding is simple and easy to construct; it opens flat and is perfect for thinner text blocks.During this workshop students will use techniques developed by Anne Goy to alter the traditionalappearance of the structure by changing the opening for more weaving and using strips of Tyvek. \n\n\n\nClass Kits:Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping costs of $12 and kit cost of$15 are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nClass Recordings:Recordings will be available for one month following the last class in this series\,for registered students only. \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies:Registrant provides their own tools & some materials. More details will beprovided in SDBA’s timely class Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $240Member: $300Non-member: $375   \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: August 10\, 2025Registration Deadline: August 15\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/secret-belgian-binding/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T123000
DTSTAMP:20250516T125305Z
CREATED:20250505T215354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T125305Z
UID:10000189-1756290600-1756297800@www.sandiegobookarts.org
SUMMARY:Series III—3 Dragon Scale Book
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kit Davey (artist bio)Venue: SDBA’s Zoom Account\, recording access for one month followingclassDate: Wednesday\, August 27\, 2025Workshop times: Pacific Time\, 10:30 AM—approximately 12:30 PM\, withclassroom doors opening at 10:20 AMMaterials Fee: None. All tools and supplies to be provided by each registrant.Skill Level: ALL\, some basic binding experience is helpful \n\n\n\nClass Description: We will glue sliced portions of an image onto the fore edge ofthe front and back of each page of our book. When the pages lay flat to the rightyou see one image\, when the pages are flipped back to the left you will see adifferent image. \n\n\n\nTools and Supplies: All tools and supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will beoffered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter. There are no special tools or equipment whichwill be needed for any of these five classes.Class Recordings: All class registrants will be given access to the class recording for onemonth. Please honor that these recordings are only for registered class participants. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $40Member: $45Non-member: $120 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\nEEP deadline: August 13\, 2025Registration Deadline: August 20\, 2025
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/series-iii-3-dragon-scale-book/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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