Arts & Music   

Get ready to explore one of the most ancient bookbinding techniques - Coptic binding! Perfect for journaling or sketching, Coptic-bound books possess an exposed spine that allows the book to lay completely flat when opened. In this hands-on, intermediate-level workshop, students will create a multi-signature hardcover journal. Together, we will cover signature preparation, cover attachment, and the distinctive chain stitch pattern that characterizes Coptic binding. By the end, you'll leave with both your completed hardcover journal and the skills to create more at home! Some prior experience with bookbinding is helpful, but not required.

If you've ever been interested in the process of bookbinding, then there's no better time to try out the basics! In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will create two handmade journals using traditional four-hole binding techniques - one with Japanese paper and the other with Western paper, the better to experience the unique qualities of each material. We will also explore various decorative variations. At the end, students will leave with not just two completed books, but also the skills to continue making journals at home.

Travel back in time to experience some of the most influential and enduring musicals to ever hit Broadway! Known as the Golden Age of Musicals, the mid-20th century saw the debut of many productions that reflect not only the issues and concerns of their day, but also universal themes that have stood the test of time. In this class, we will first set the stage with the historical context in which these musicals were developed. We will then examine how each musical - including Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man, West Side Story, Camelot, and Fiddler on the Roof - advanced the art form and the social relevance of musical theater.