Coptic Bookbinding: the Original Codex || with Anneka Baird

Name: Coptic Bookbinding: the Original Codex || with Anneka Baird
Start: 2026-05-22T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-22T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Art House La Crosse

Schedule

Fri May 22 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Art House La Crosse | La Crosse, WI

Coptic Bookbinding was developed by the Egyptian Copts in the 2nd century A.D. and represents the earliest known form of a true codex. This multi-section, non-adhesive binding features an exposed spine which reveals the decorative, braid-like sewing of the binding -- commonly known as a chain stitch. These books lay flat when opened, making them easy to write in and an ideal candidate for journals and notebooks. This class will include a brief introduction to material considerations and each participant will bind a book to take home.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ages: 12+
Materials Fees: $25
Location: Art House La Crosse, 1232 Caledonia St, La Crosse, WI
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)
Supporter Level Ticket: $70
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Sustainer Level Ticket: $55
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.
Supported Level Ticket: $40
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!
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