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FBAC Classes

FBAC classes are listed below and update periodically as we connect with more teachers with great class ideas. We also announce our classes in our weekly newsletters, so that is also a great way to hear about new offerings.


If you are looking for a particular class we also offer private lessons please contact contact@frederickbookarts.org and we will see if we can connect you with an FBAC instructor with expertise in your interest.

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COMPOSITIONS:

An Introduction to Letterpress

Conceive, design, and produce original letterpress projects.

Sept 18 & 25, Oct 2 &9

Wed. 6:00-800

Teacher: Gregory Robison

In-Studio Class

 

$150 per person

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Intro To Relief Printing

Fundamentals

*Intro to Printing Part II*

Set-up & print using an etching press and carved block

Includes studio rental access

Oct 12

Sat 10:00-2:30 (1/2 hour lunch)

Teacher: Eric Groff

Studio Class

 

$125 per person

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Accordion Book with

Needle Felted Cover

*creative bookbinding*

Learn felting techniques to create unique covers for hand bound books

Nov 17

Sun 1:00-4:00 (EST)

Teacher: Carol Moore

Studio Class

 

$65 per person

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Stab Binding Part I & II

Traditional & Exploring

*2 class discount*

Exploring modern patterns for an experienced stab binder

Nov. 13 & 20

Wen 6-8:30 

Teacher: Charlotte MaulerHayes

Studio Class

 

$100 per person

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Weekly Printmaking

Intermediate/Advanced

 

Improve skills, get expert advice, & learn new techniques

Regularly Running

Wednesday 5:30-7:30

Teacher: Lee Newman

In-studio Class

 

$360 per person- 6 sessions

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Beginner Letterpress

One-on-One Intro Class

 

Learn basics of type, typecases, Vandercook printing and care

Schedule a convenient time

for your 4 hour class

Teacher: Eric Groff

In-studio Class

 

$200 per person

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Wet Plate Collodion Weekend Workshop

*19th Century photo process*

Creating your first tintype images including composing, plate prepping, & processing 

Oct 12-13

Sat & Sun 1:00-5:00

Teacher: Mac Cosgrove-Davies

Studio Class

 

$250 per person

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Intro To Relief Printing and Carving I & II

*2 class discount *

Start to finish carve and print your first relief print 

Includes studio rental access

Sept 28 & Oct 12

Sat 10-1:30 & 10-2:30 

Teacher: Eric Groff

Studio Class

 

$200 per person

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Stab Binding Part I Traditional Patterns

*Bookbinding foundation*

Beginner friendly introduction to a historical style that can be easily modernized!

Nov. 13

Wen 6-8:30 

Teacher: Charlotte MaulerHayes

Studio Class

 

$55 per person

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Papercut Zoom Party

Schedule with Friends

 

Learn papercutting as a get together for family or friends

Schedule a convenient time

for your group

Teacher: Rosa Leff

Zoom 

 

$225 per group 

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BOOK ARTIST CLASS

 Scout Badge for Cadettes

 

Make 2 books, learn book history during this 2 hour class

Schedule a convenient time

for your troop or group

Teacher: Charlotte Mauler Hayes

In-studio or on location

 

$125 per group

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Printmaking

One-on-One Class

 

Learn basics of printmaking and start your printmaking journey

Schedule a convenient time

for your 3 hour class

Teacher: Various

In-studio Class

 

$150 per person

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Intro To Relief

Carving for Printing

*Intro to Printing Part I*

Carve your first printmaking block with your own design! Includes studio rental access 

Sept 28

Sat 10:00-1:30 (1/2 hour lunch)

Teacher: Eric Groff

Studio Class

 

$85 per person

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No-Glue, No-Stitch,

TabLock Binding

*registration ends 10/24*

Create an elegant blank book with simple assembly

Nov 7

Thurs. 6:00-7:00 (EST)

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Zoom Class w/kits!

 

$55 per person

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Stab Binding Part II

Exploring Patterns

*Breaking Rules for Reasons*

Exploring modern patterns for an experienced stab binder

Nov. 20

Wen 6-8:30 

Teacher: Charlotte MaulerHayes

Studio Class

 

$55 per person

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Weekly Printmaking

Intermediate/Advanced

Improve skills, get expert advice, & learn new techniques

Regularly Running

Wednesday 5:30-7:30

Teacher: Lee Newman

In-studio Class

 

$70 per person- 1 session

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Printmaking Party

Schedule with Friends

 

Learn printmaking as a get together for family or friends

Schedule a convenient time

for your group

Teacher: FBAC Teacher

In-studio 

 

$145 per group plus supplies

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