Book Binding with Handmade Decorative Paper

In this unique one day workshop learn how to make your very own hand bound book with decorative papers designed and printed by you! In the first half of the class you will learn how to use Gelli Printing Plates to design and print your papers using a variety of found and textured objects and acrylic paint. Then, in the the second half of the class we will incorporate it into a hardcover book that would make a wonderful sketchbook or journal. We will use needle and thread to stitch together paper resulting in your very own hand bound book. All materials will be provided, just bring yourself for a fun and creative class!

When: Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 10AM to 5PM

Age: 18 +

Skill Level: Beginner

Early Bird Rate: $250 plus fees

*Register by February 23rd, 2025 to take advantage of this discount.

Price after February 23, 2025: $295

Materials: All materials will be provided.

Location: Cura Contemporary in the Edes Building | 17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA, 95037

About the Artist:

Roberta E. Laine is a full-time artist based in Wisconsin. She holds a B.S. of Art Education (1978) and a Masters of General Education (1995) from The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Roberta has taught visual art to public school students for 30 years, while creating her own artwork and pursuing her creative interests during the summers at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Frogman’s Print Workshops, Milwaukee School of Art and Design, and the Marchutz School of Art in Aix-En-Provence, France. After retiring from teaching high school art in 2017, she had the opportunity to teach at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the Interior Architecture Department from 2017-2019. Since then she has been living the dream of being a full-time artist.

Host or Publisher Cura Contemporary Gallery