Have you ever wanted to learn how to print with a letterpress? What is a composition stick and how do you use it? Join Tom Parson as he guides students in how to "set type". This means choosing one drawer with one typeface in one point size, and picking up one letter at a time to spell out your message. You'll have to find spaces to go between each word and then transfer your message to a "chase". Tom will lead students in how to "lock up" the words students have set into the chase for printing on one of our tabletop presses or the platen Pilot press at the Book Arts League letterpress studio. Students who take this class will have all the skills necessary to join us for Open Studio dates held each month in our shop where we welcome beginning printers to print their own projects with a BAL volunteer. Come learn how early printing was done and how to "Mind your Ps and Qs!"

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, Sept. 22nd at 8:00am.

Students will make several miniature books with beaded spines. We will cut small pages and fold into signatures. Then a miniature case will be created by covering small boards with decorative paper and book cloth spines. Students will then make several beaded books. We will learn simple macrame using waxed linen thread adding beads in a variety of designs. Book pages will then be sewn and tied in with macrame weavings. Optionally, students can add a ribbon for hanging the book like an ornament. We'll break for lunch. 

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.

Join Brenda Gallagher for an afternoon of fun paper projects to liven up your holiday decor. We'll create some colorful bulb ornaments from decorative paper strips, lattice cut holiday trees and a folded star wreath. Come join the fun! All materials provided.

Ages: 16+ 

All supplies and materials will be provided. 

Will be available to register on Monday, September 22 at 8:00am.

Holiday Open House 1-4pm. The Book Arts League will host a holiday printing open house. The event is free and open to all. We will be running the presses printing holiday cards and posters. We'll have a small table of books, prints, cards and gifts for holiday gifts! The Book Arts League will be there to wish you holiday cheer and tip a cup of hot cider with you!