CANCELED: Transform a Childhood Board Game into a Book

This workshop has been canceled.

Instructor: Stacy Rausch
Date: Saturday, August 31 from 5-9pm
Class size: 5-12 participants
(Register by August 28)

Spend a few hours creating a hand-bound notebook or art journal using a childhood board game as the cover. I will show you how to recycle any cardboard board game into a one-of-a-kind art book using traditional book binding methods and materials.

Objectives:

• How to create a Japanese Stab-Bound Book, with multiple stitch variations
• Bookbinding terms, methods and tools
• How to create your own book cloth from any light to medium weight cotton fabric and interfacing for the spine
• Use game pieces and other art materials to embellish and enhance your book cover and inside pages

All supplies will be provided. There will be a variety of board games to choose from; however, if you have a favorite game, please bring it with you to ensure that is available.

Supplies to bring:

• Scissors
• Metal ruler
• Cutting board/self-healing mat
• Box cutter and/or exacto knife
• E-6000 or similar brand of fast-drying heavy duty epoxy glue

Optional supplies to bring:

• Your favorite or ënostalgic’ board game to use for the cover. Make sure it is cardboard and can be cut with a box cutter or exacto knife (i.e. NO plastic game boards).
• Ω yard of cotton fabric to match your game theme (i.e. dice, Monopoly money, etc.)
• Ribbon or string for binding
• Decorative paper for inside pages
• Lightweight scrapbook paper (12◊12 inch size is great)

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This workshop is a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Creative Summer Programs. Schedule your own “stay-cation” this summer with artful workshops! View all upcoming programs in this series, information about the facility, and policies on the Creative Summer Programs page.