Hands-on art bookmaking classes in the Book Arts studio! Create many origami books in this class! How many different books can you make with a single sheet of paper? Turns out dozens! In this class you will learn how to fold and cut 10 different single sheet structures. No gluing. No sewing. The structures we’ll make: 8 page book AKA mini zine 8 page book, t-cut 8 page accordion 14 page book, do-si-do 16 page book, zig zag 16 page book, spiral 32 page book, zig zag 32 page book, spiral Turkish map fold, square Turkish map fold, rectangle This class is geared towards beginners and seasoned bookmakers alike – we welcome makers of all skill levels. Join us! Things to note: • Makers of all skill levels are welcome. This class is suitable for ages teen+ • All necessary tools to participate are provided. • Please read our ‘Plan Your Visit’ page to review our health & safety procedures. Any questions about the class please email curious@wnybookarts.org LAURA CHENAULT Laura Chenault is an interdisciplinary artist creating art from a feminist and a post-modernist perspective. She has a BFA in photography from the University of Illinois. The disciplines she works in are photography, collage, book arts, installation art, performance, printmaking, and film making. In addition to making art, she is passionate about building communities, sharing skills, mentoring, and teaching. She owns Laurel Tree Bindery specializing in one of a kind books and short print runs of poetry chapbooks, art books, short stories, children’s books, genealogies & memoirs, custom wedding & baby books, and photo books. Website / Classes
