Beginning Bookmaking: Poems to Books (Accordion and Matchbook Binding)

Facilitator Demi Anter will lead participants through construction, with additional exercises and advice to inspire the content.

Supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring any additional creative materials they might like to incorporate, from photographs to postcards, markers, fabrics and more, to further personalize their books.

Prior experience in bookmaking is not necessary. The workshop is open to all skill sets and experience levels. Each participant will leave with at least one handmade book.

Refreshments are included.

If you'd like to give a workshop place as a gift, please use the contact form on this page to contact the facilitator for more information and a digital gift card.

About the Instructor:

Demi Anter is an award-winning artist and facilitator. She regularly conducts workshops at institutions in the US, Europe and UK, including the Irish Cultural Centre, Women Writing Berlin Lab, WORD! Leicester, UC Santa Barbara and more. Her books are in the collections of UCSB’s Special Collections and the National Poetry Library (UK).

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What others have said:

“The session was great! Such a good combo of learning/teaching and freedom to create!”

“I created a journal for my travels that I’m personally pleased with. I came with zero skills and confidence and I’m leaving pleased and a little proud!”

“Demi created an inclusive environment of creative experimentation and support. I’ve been waiting for her to host another workshop!"

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