Crafts in the Stacks, a success!

14Jun07

The Dubois Library’s first Crafts in the Stacks class was held on June 7th from 6-8:30pm. The class was full with ten brave students eager to learn the wonders of bookmaking from our illustrious instructor, Kara West of Broken Press Studio (she’s the one in the green sweater on the right). Ms. West taught us how to create a Concertina, or Accordion Book, and the results were fantastic!

 

Each book was unique and artfully created, and judging from the feedback on the class evaluations, everyone had a wonderful time (especially the student who loved the taste of the paste!). Students followed along with Ms. West’s tutorial, while also using a handy handout containing great illustrations. All supplies were provided and students were able to pick which decorative paper and ribbon were used for their book. All of this for the low, low price of $30!

This was the Dubois Library’s first fundraising effort (so glad it was a success!), and we will definitely be planning more in the near future. We are considering a Slide-Lampshade Class, Calligraphy, Build-Your-Own-Camera, and more. If you have any ideas for Crafts in the Stacks classes you’d like to see, let me know…

Thank you again to Ms. West for teaching and leading such a fun class, and to all who participated. The Dubois Library appreciates your support!

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