I teach classes in bookbinding and art from my studio at the Salmon Falls Mills in Rollinsford, NH. These will be posted as they are offered.

School Classroom Workshops
A two-hour workshop especially designed for teachers is available to be taught in your school. This workshop gives basic instructions on how to create simple books with your students. It can be taught after school in an available classroom and materials are provided. Schools must be within 30 miles of Rollinsford, NH.

Dates: Per Request
Time: Per Request
Cost: $50 per participant (minimum 4 participants)

Nature and the Book at Snow Farm
This workshop introduces students to some basic ways to create a book. Previous knowledge of bookbinding techniques is not necessary but may help students by giving them more options. While learning the book structures, students will spend time observing and recording the natural surroundings in order to incorporate this subject matter into their book design. Students may use previously obtained skills in drawing, painting, photography or collage to fill the pages of their books and design the covers. With the newly learned skills of bookbinding, student will then determine which structure is best suited to the idea they are trying to convey. More info: www.snowfarm.org

Dates: April 25-27, 2008
Time:
Cost: $295

Nature and the Book - Guilford Art Center, CT
This workshop will introduce students to some basic ways to create a book. Previous knowledge of bookbinding techniques is not necessary but may help students by giving them more options. While learning the book structures, students will spend time observing and recording nature and issues pertaining to nature (global warming, extinction, urban wildlife, etc.) in order to incorporate this subject matter into their book design. Students may use previously obtained skills in drawing, painting, photography or collage to fill the pages of their books and design the covers. With the newly learned skills of bookbinding, students will then determine which structure is best suited to the idea they are trying to convey. This class is intended for adults or high school aged students. Students will have some artist experience in any medium. This course will be taught as if students have no experience with the book structure. Students who may be interested in this course will be artists from other disciplines and individuals interested in working with paper and learning how to create a book. Fee payable with tuition $25.00 Materials list provided. For more info: www.guilfordartcenter.org

Dates: Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18, 2008
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $160

Books to Create and Inspire: Classroom Bookbinding for Teachers
In this hands-on workshop, see how to make some basic book structures and learn ideas for their use with students. Teachers have the opportunity to discuss ideas with each other while creating the demonstration pieces. The full-day course involves creating book structures from different cultures. Participants will learn the accordion book structure found in China and Mexico, the palm leaf book from Tibet, the Japanese stab binding and a European pamphlet stitch. We will discuss how to use these books to teach various subject matters such as reading, math, art and science by filling the books with illustration, text and pop-up elements. Tools for this course consist of common household items such as scissors, a pencil, a ruler, an olfa or utility knife, decorative paper, photographs (personal or otherwise), and any other media you may wish to use to fill your books. You will receive a tool list in the mail the month before your class is scheduled to begin. More info: www.nbss.org

Dates: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Time: 8:30-4:30
Cost: $250