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Course | Book Arts: Letters from a Vampyre | In-Person
Oct
12

Course | Book Arts: Letters from a Vampyre | In-Person

Dracula is one of the most renowned epistolary novels of all time. The thrilling, chilling, and above all creeping dread invoked by Bram Stoker’s vampire builds within the everyday diary entries, newspaper clippings, and letters of our protagonists. 

Create your own suspense-filled letter in this two-part class.

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Course | Books as Jewelry with Valeria Kremser | In-Person
Nov
9

Course | Books as Jewelry with Valeria Kremser | In-Person

Books have been worn for hundreds of years. Come learn how to make some wearable books based on historical miniature volumes in the Rosenbach’s collection. You will end the class with two tiny blank books that can be turned into necklaces or a pair of earrings! All materials and tools will be provided. No experience necessary.

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Course | Book Arts: Intermediate Calligraphy and Bookmaking with Susan vonMedicus | In Person
Sep
7

Course | Book Arts: Intermediate Calligraphy and Bookmaking with Susan vonMedicus | In Person

In this two-part class (Sunday, September 7th and Sunday, September 14th), attendees will be immersed in the centuries-old traditions of calligraphy and bookbinding. Students will study lettering traditions from around the world, including the Uncial script found in the Book of Kells and other early Irish manuscripts, while exploring how calligraphy interacts with the book format and creating their own exciting compositions.

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Course | Book Arts: Binding Community Cookbooks | In Person
Aug
15

Course | Book Arts: Binding Community Cookbooks | In Person

In this hands-on bookmaking class, learn to craft your own card-keeper recipe book and exchange recipes (and the stories behind them) with your fellow attendees. You’ll leave with a feast’s worth of recipes to try and a whole new way to share the food that matters to you with the people who matter to you. 

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[SOLD OUT] Course | Book Arts: Intro to Celtic Calligraphy | In Person
May
4

[SOLD OUT] Course | Book Arts: Intro to Celtic Calligraphy | In Person

In this two-hour, immersive, hands-on workshop, distinguished local Irish American calligrapher and manuscript illuminator Susan Kelly vonMedicus will introduce you to Irish manuscript heritage and teach the Uncial script found in the Book of Kells and other early Irish manuscripts.

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