Artist Books Workshop at the Saugus Public Library

In this 90-minute art workshop students will learn how to make two versatile types of artist’s books—the snake accordion and the hand-sewn single-signature. Each of these book styles provides a strong introduction to two major types of artist books.  Upon completion of the workshop, students will have two completed books and will be well-equipped to go on to making their own variations of accordion and hand-sewn artist books at home.  Skills covered will include how to fold paper, how to make a signature, how to make holes in signatures (including how to make a simple template for the holes), how to sew a signature, how to make a personalized book cover, and many more. 

Please join us at the SPL on Saturday, March 22nd.  The workshop is free of charge and all supplies will be included. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.