June 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Coptic Stitch Journal Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn how to cover boards with decorative paper or book fabric, and assemble a blank journal using the exposed-spine sewing technique known as the Coptic Stitch. Coptic bindings are characterized by one or more sections…
Letterpress for Kids
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of letterpress and create their own designs to handprint a one color card or poster! No experience is required, just the willingness to learn something fun & new! Paper will be provided. Questions? Contact…
Sail Buffalo's Junior Sailing Camp
This program is open to children and teens between the ages of 8 and 18. We will take kids without any sailing experience and over the course of one summer week, make them into a beginning sailor. And we will take a teen that has already completed one…
Creating Video Content
Create video for your website, press, media, and more! This FREE professional development workshop will focus on creating video content for cultural groups and artists - for your own websites, for use by local media, or other uses. Attend this session…
Quarter Leather Bookbinding
This workshop will introduce leather bookbinding techniques by producing a quarter leather binding. We will review the basics of working with leather, and the bookbinding variations that are normally used with leather covers. The instructor will provide…
Braided Bindings
Uses weaving and braiding to create beautifully stitched handmade books! In class we will sew models on paper covers, but all the designs can also be sewn on other substrates including on a leather spine with board covers. These bindings are ideal for…
Advanced Japanese Stab Binding
A perfect pairing with the basic Japanese Stab binding class! More intricate stab binding stitches will be covered, specifically Hemp Stitch and the Tortoise Shell Stitch will be covered. Learn to make your own journals & hand-bound books! Those who…