Handmade Books with Eco Printed Papers

On the first day of this class you will learn how to prepare paper for eco printing and use leaves and flowers to make beautiful permanent prints. We will make small samples of our books structures while we wait for our papers to steam. On day two we will use the our papers to make 6  simple book forms: 2 options of the pamphlet stitch book, an accordion book, a star book and a Japanese stab binding.

Level: Beginning

Materials fee: $8

Instructor provided materials: Stonehenge printing paper for covers, mordants and modifiers, plant material, book making supplies

Student should bring: Paper for pages (any text weight paper about 50 pieces), decorative paper odds and ends or card stock for sample books, acid free glue stick, sharp pencil, plant material (list of suitable plants will be sent), long see thru ruler, x-acto knife, bone folder if you have one, awl, scissors, tapestry needle, waxed linen thread or embroidery floss. Optional: buttons, ribbon, cording for closures. 

Members: $ 150

Non Members: $ 180

Instructor: bio Joyce Tromba