Instructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio )
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Date: May 8 & 10, 2025
Time: 10 AM to approximately 1:30PM, Pacific Time
Skill Level: All, some box making experience helpful
Class Description:
Create this exquisite roll-up box designed by renowned Dutch Cartonnage artist, Bep van
Gasteren. Her unique design combines form and function, the roll up feature making it a
perfect home for tiny treasures, gift cards or even miniature books. Using book board and
book cloth you will use both basic cartonnage skills as well as book cloth panel construction
with your own button or embellishment as the perfect closure.
Class Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.*
Tools & 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.
Class Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following each class, for registered students only.
Class Fees:
Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $216
Member: $270
Non-member: $345
Early Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees.
*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.
EEP Deadline:Â February 28, 2026
Registration Deadline:Â March 29, 2026