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Letterpress Lab
Set type, make polymer plates, and print on MCBA’s presses.
Bookbinding Lab
Bookbinding Lab provides access to basic binding tools, hot foil stamping machines, buttonmaker, and large tables.
Paper Beater Training
If you aren't already trained to use our paper beaters, here is your opportunity!
Papermaking Lab
Beat fiber with MCBA’s Reina beater and two Valley beaters. Or, bring prepared paper fiber for sheet-forming.
Letterpress Lab
Set type, make polymer plates, and print on MCBA’s presses.
Screen Print Lab
Prep screens and print in MCBA's darkroom and screen print studio while enjoying the fellowship of other artists.
Bookbinding Lab
Bookbinding Lab provides access to basic binding tools, hot foil stamping machines, buttonmaker, and large tables.
Cutting Equipment Lab
Cut paper and book board using MCBA’s cutting equipment.
Cutting Equipment Orientation
If you aren't already trained to use our cutting equipment, here is your opportunity!
Introduction to Hand Bookbinding: Evening
In this in-person workshop, learn foundational skills in bookbinding while making three book structures: pamphlet binding (single- and double-section), slotted…
Letterpress 1: Printing Basics (September)
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity…
MCBA Prize 2026 Reception
Celebrate the MCBA Prize with an in-person toast and gallery reception.
Introduction to Marbling: September
Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this in-person workshop!
Creative Box Design
In book arts, boxes are created as containers to house books, paper, and other objects; they can also function as the artwork itself as the structure provides…
Letterpress Lab
Set type, make polymer plates, and print on MCBA’s presses.
Papermaking Lab
Beat fiber with MCBA’s Reina beater and two Valley beaters. Or, bring prepared paper fiber for sheet-forming.
Cutting Equipment Lab
Cut paper and book board using MCBA’s cutting equipment.
Screen Print Lab
Prep screens and print in MCBA's darkroom and screen print studio while enjoying the fellowship of other artists.
Bookbinding Lab
Bookbinding Lab provides access to basic binding tools, hot foil stamping machines, buttonmaker, and large tables.
Coptic Binding 1: September
Explore Coptic bindings, the most common form of link-stitch binding and possibly the oldest continuously used sewing pattern for books.
Coptic Binding 2
Take your Coptic binding skills further in this intermediate, in-person workshop focused on advanced techniques and project design.
Introduction to Screen Printing: September
Get familiar with MCBA’s screen printing studio and practice the photo emulsion process, from positive creation and screen coating to exposure and reclaiming.
Japanese Papermaking
Explore the tools and techniques of Japanese papermaking in this in-person workshop.
Introduction to Hand Bookbinding: Virtual
In this virtual workshop, learn foundational skills in bookbinding while making three book structures: pamphlet binding (single- and double-section), slotted…