Bibliophoria celebrates book arts with workshops for writers, artists, and book lovers. Some workshops have admission fees, and some require advance registration.
Books Alive! An Idea Laboratory for Artist’s Books workshop with Sas Colby, book artist and juror for Bibliophoria II at Sebastopol Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 11, 10 am to 4 pm. $105 general/$95 SCA members, plus $10 materials fee Books Alive! registration form go This workshop is full. Names are being taken for a waiting list with the possibility of an additional workshop at a different time.
Book Camp for Youth ~ July 15, 2011 ~ 10 Am to 4 PM ~ A day-long workshop for children ages 8 to 12 to create their own book using original writing, illustrating, letterpress printing and bamboo binding. Facilitated by published author/illustrators and a letterpress printer. Sebastopol Center for the Art. details
Children’s Book Writing Conference ~ July 16, 2011 ~ 10 AM to 4 PM ~ An integrated day of learning about writing for children from picture books to YA. Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Details. go
Library Summer Program ~ Post-It Note Books for Teens. Tuesday, June 21, 3:30 pm. Supplies provided, including pots-it-note pad. Ages 12-19. Book Folding Art for Teens. Outdated book provided for folding into art. Tuesday, July 5, 3:30 pm. Ages 12-19. Summer Program Finale. A fun celebration of books and book crafts with refreshments and a visit by Lobo from SSU. For children. Thursday, July 21, 3 pm. Sebastopol Branch Library. go.
Teen Writing Workshop ~ July 23, 9:30AM to Noon ~ Petals and Bones creative writing prompt session to spark imagination, encourage creative expression, and strengthen writing practice. For teens. Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Details. go (The previously scheduled July 9 workshop has been cancelled.)
Printing Poetry ~ July 9, 2011 ~ 9 AM to 5 PM ~ Learn the graphic potency of letterpress printing for your poetry. Collaborate on a chapbook with other poets. Iota Press. Details. go
Moveable Type ~ July 10, 2011 ~ Letterpress studio on wheels. Sebastopol Farmer’s Market free to the public. details
Writer’s Samplers ~ Four Monday evenings at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Details. go
Sonoma County Book Arts Guild ~ (SoCoBAG) Book making. First Saturday of the month at Sebastopol Center for the Arts. June 4. July 2. RSVP required. Call Dena at 829-1732 for information and supply list. go
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