UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Refillable Watercolor Sketchbook
Bookbinding Workshop
Sunday, March 29
1:00–4:00pm
Hot Shops Arts Center
Studio #308
Class size: 6
More details coming soon!
Registration for this workshop will be available through Hot Shops directly.
LEGO PRINTING
Letterpress Printing Workshop
Wednesday, March 18
2:00–4:00pm
Hot Shops Arts Center
Studio #308
Class size: 6
More details coming soon!
Registration for this workshop will be available through Hot Shops directly.
CHEERS! Print Your Own Coasters
Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sunday, March 8
1:00–4:00pm
Hot Shops Arts Center
Studio #308
Class size: 4
More details coming soon!
Registration for this workshop will be available through Hot Shops directly.
Butterfly Stitch Hardcover Sketchbook
Bookbinding Workshop
Sunday, February 22
1:00–4:00pm
Hot Shops Arts Center
Studio #308
Class size: 6
More details coming soon!
Registration for this workshop will be available through Hot Shops directly.
Coptic Stitch: Hand-Sewn Sketchbook
Bookbinding Workshop
Sunday, February 8
1:00–4:00pm
Hot Shops Arts Center
Studio #308
Class size: 6
In this workshop we will prepare and bind a hand-sewn book using the Coptic binding method. The Coptic binding dates back to the 4th century and is known for its intricate chain-like stitches along an exposed spine. This beautiful binding is ideal for sketchbooks and journals because the book lies completely flat when open. You will have a selection of colorful handmade and decorative papers to create your one-of-a-kind book. All materials and tools provided.
Registration for this workshop is available through Hot Shops directly.
$75
COCOA & CARDS
Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sunday, January 18
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hot Shops Art Center
Studio #308
Class size: Maximum 5
Delight in the vintage charm of designing and letterpress printing your own custom cards while sipping on toasty cocoa. Participants will use a collection of type and historic advertising sorts to create a set of 20 cards. We will explore the tactile beauty of letterpress by mixing our own inks, learning to compose type, and run the presses. The cost of the workshop includes sweet treats, materials, instruction, and takeaway prints perfect for gifting or personal use.
$85
DRUM LEAF BINDING
Bookbinding
Sunday, January 4
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Hot Shops Art Center
Studio #308
Class size: Maximum 6
The Drum-Leaf binding is a perfect vessel for displaying photographs and prints across an uninterrupted page spread that lies flat. The structure, created by Tim Ely, requires no sewing and is bound solely with adhesive. Each page spread is folded accordion style and “drummed” together. We will learn two methods for spine treatment: a simple flexible option and an advanced quarter-cloth cover with pop-out spine piece. All materials are included and no previous bookbinding experience is required.
$75
SUMINAGASHI: FLOATING INK
Decorative Paper & Binding
Saturday, December 27
1:00PM – 5:00PM
Hot Shops Art Center
Studio #308
Class size: Maximum 6
Unwind during the holidays in this relaxing workshop. Drop by drop, we will explore the ancient craft of Suminagashi printing by manipulating inks on the surface of a water bath to create beautifully designed prints. We will touch on the history behind the craft, as well as tools and techniques. We will begin our exploration by creating a suite of prints suitable for framing or creating book structures. Participants will develop their own patterns and then transfer their ideas to the bindery to create a single Japanese Stab Binding. All materials are included.
$65