Box Building Magic

Saturday, April 25; 10am–4pm and Sunday, April 26; 12–3pm CT In this in-person workshop, learn how to build this unique and playful structure with an artist who has fine-tuned the box design. Inspired by the Jacob's Ladder, the magic box is a double-hinged container made of board wrapped in paper that opens in two directions, revealing unique compartments on each side. Designed for functionality, the box contains compartments big enough to hold a standard deck of playing cards. The magic box can also serve as a jewelry box or a beautiful container for other small, important items.  Build one unwrapped box first—to be used for reference when building boxes independently in the future—then, make one complete and fully wrapped box in the workshop. Instruction will cover how to prepare and source materials to make more magic boxes independently after the workshop ends. Instruction includes training on MCBA’s board shears to cut book board for future boxes. Level: Intermediate. Participation in any other box making workshop is required so participants come with experience wrapping boards and checking to make sure boards and compartments are square. Certificate: 9 hours, Category B, C or D Pricing $234 | $117 Scholarship | $351 Pay-It-Forward $48 materials fee 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. Please note: Registration closes 4/20 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 register With Erin Maurelli