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The Art of Book Making

The Art of Book Making In-Person

The Art of Book Making
w/ Bisa Washington
Create your own handcrafted book using a mix of modern and traditional techniques! In this workshop, you'll design and cut intricate covers with the Glowforge and bring it all together with a sewn binding in a Z-fold style. Whether you're a book lover, artist, or maker, this is your chance to craft something truly unique.
Saturday, April 5th 
12:00pm-4:00pm
Registration is required.
 
About Bisa Washington
Bisa Washington is a sculptor, printmaker, and writer. Issues in her work focus around her heritage and identity as an African American woman. She was a Geraldine R. Dodge Resident and Women’s Studio Workshop alumna. There, she created a suite of handmade paper and mixed media prints inspired by the secrets kept by the women in her family for generations, resulting in the artist’s book, Promise Not to Tell. She lives and works in Newark, NJ.
Date:
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Main Library: "Made@NPL Makerspace"
Audience:
  Adults     Teens  
Categories:
  Main Branch  
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Event Organizer

Samantha Katehis

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