Box Building: Clamshell Boxes (Virtual)

Tuesdays: June 2, 9, 16; 7–9pm CT Clamshell boxes are used to store and protect precious objects—anything from books to a collection of artworks to sheet music.  In this virtual workshop, create a small clamshell box to fit a deck of cards. Expand your experience in the basics of box building by developing skills to make hinges and learning about the function of these useful structures.  Level: Intermediate. Basic box building experience is required, including experience covering and pasting down boards and checking that boards and compartments are square. Certificate: 6 hours, Category B or D Pricing $160 | $80 Scholarship | $240 Pay-It-Forward Materials Fee: $46* Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition. *Shipping available within the US only What you'll need to participate Tech requirements: For this participatory virtual workshop, we recommend joining on a laptop or desktop computer with a camera, microphone, and strong internet connection. You will receive step-by-step instructions for downloading Zoom (it’s free!) and accessing the workshop online approximately 2 days before the workshop’s start date. Materials: You are responsible for sourcing your own materials from the materials list. You are welcome to reach out to teaching artists with questions about materials in advance of the workshop (contact information is listed on the materials list). This workshop also includes a materials kit that the teaching artist will ship to the address provided at registration (paid for by the materials fee*). Please note: Registration closes 5/18 at midnight (CT). More Binding and Box Making Workshops Apr 8 Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making Handmade Book: Materials & Techniques: Morning Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making Learn to sew a two-color silk headband, make custom book cloth from any fabric, and color a book edge with gouache. Workshop, In-Person, Beginner, Binding and Box Making Apr 8 Workshop, Virtual, Intermediate, Binding and Box Making Headbands: History, Use & Techniques Workshop, Virtual, Intermediate, Binding and Box Making In this virtual workshop, learn how to make headbands for a variety of styles of bindings such as case binding, Coptic, slotted tapes, etc. Workshop, Virtual, Intermediate, Binding and Box Making Apr 8 Workshop, Virtual, Intermediate, Binding and Box Making Textile Bookmaking Workshop, Virtual, Intermediate, Binding and Box Making Join us for a sensory-rich virtual workshop and create a unique hand-sewn textile book. Workshop, Virtual, Intermediate, Binding and Box Making re...