Instructor: Melony Poirier is a book artist living in Rhode Island. Her love of books dates back to when she was very young, and the art of bookmaking has been a part of her life for several years now. She loves to explore different types of bindings, often combining different techniques and sometimes creating a new binding to fit the needs of her projects. She is currently binding a series of 30 that will be housed in institutions and private collections across the world. Her books can be found on display at the Art Cafe in Little Compton RI, and at the Hotpoint Emporium in Bristol RI.
Come and learn about the fundamentals of bookbinding with instructor Melony Poirier. Students will learn how to make a knife edge book. Many of the techniques learned here can be used to create many other types of books. This is one class you don’t want to miss! All materials will be included. Registration closes Feb 15.
Minimum number of students: 2
Maximum number of students: 5
Cost: $90 (all materials included)
Date: Sat, Feb 18 (10am-2pm)