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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.

Private lessons for individuals and small groups can be scheduled at a convenient time.

Group special events such as parties, team building experiences, and fieldtrips can also be conveniently scheduled for your group.

If you are looking for a particular activity that is not listed please email us at contact@frederickbookarts.org and we will connect you with an FBAC instructor with expertise in your interest or activity if we are able.

Scroll to see all of our options or click to be direct to your preferred section.

FBAC Class Schedule

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Carve & Print

Holiday Cards

*Easy Carve - Beginners Welcome*

Learn to print while creating cards that will share your unique art with friends & family!

Nov 29th

Sat 10:30 - 3 (w/break)

Teacher:  Marcey Jastrab

Studio Class

 

$85 per person

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Drum Leaf

Book Binding

*Beginners Welcome*

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 Learn two different ways to create this fun and versatile lay flat book style

Dec 13th

Sat 10:00 -4:30 (EST)

Teacher:  Linda Harasewych

Studio Class

 

$125 per person

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Monoprint Using

Drypoint & Carborundum Gel

*No Acid Required!*

Create intaglio prints using carborundum gel to create tones and painterly marks! 

Feb 28th & March 1st

Sat & Sun  10 - 2 (EST)

Teacher: Carol Moore

Studio Class

 

$175 a person

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Introduction to

Letterpress Basics

*Learn Letterpress!*

 Two-part hands on introduction to the art and equipment in the letterpress studio!

March 14 & 15

Sat & Sun 10:30-3:00 w/break 

Teacher: Eric Groff

Studio Class

 

$165 per person

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Darkroom

Orientation & Certification

*darkroom open studio*

Get certified to use our darkroom during open studio hours. 

Nov 29th

Sat 11:00 -11:30 

Charlotte Mauler Hayes

Studio Orientation

$25 per person

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Beginning

Wood Engraving

*detailed carving using end grain*

Use engraving tools to create a detailed illustration to print or combine with letterpress

Jan 10-11

Sat & Sun  10 - 3 (EST)

Teacher:  Mirka Hokkanen

Studio Class

 

$145 a person + tools

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Raised Cord Handmade Watercolor Paper Journal

*3 Full Day Bookbinding Class*

Learn a variety of bookbinding skills while making a beautiful  artist's journal

March 7, 14, 21

 Sat 10-4 (w/braek)

Teacher: Dawn Hoffmann

Studio Class

 

$300 per person

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Darkroom 

Open Studio

*printing studio use*

Bring your paper and start printing in our new studio. Must be certified to use,

Nov 29th

Sat 11:30 -3:30 

Charlotte Mauler Hayes

Open Studio (non-class)

 

$50 per person

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Cut Paper

Illustration

*Get Creative with Paper*

 Create patterns, designs and pictures using simple tools such as scissors and exacto knives.

Jan 24

Sat 10-2:30 (w/break)

Teacher:  Judith Kornett

Studio Class

 

$75 per person

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Letterpress & Your Ideas, Your Art, Your Book!

*Bookbinding + Letterpress*

 Form ideas, learn letterpress, create monoprint & create your truly mixed media book!

March 11, 18, & 25

Wed 12-4  

Teachers: Ellen Winkler

& Eric Groff - Studio class

 

$190 per person

FBAC Group

Events, Fieldtrips, & Parties

 

Group special events such as parties, team building experiences, and fieldtrips can be conveniently scheduled for your group.
 

If you are looking for a particular activity that is not listed please email us at contact@frederickbookarts.org and we will connect you with an FBAC instructor with expertise in your interest or activity if we are able.

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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

 

$165 per group

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Bachelorette 

Guest Bookmaking Party

Make a wedding guest book and small notebooks as a fun craft

(Great party for birthdays too)

Schedule a convenient time

for your group

Teacher: FBAC Teacher

In-studio 3.5 hour class

 

$65 per person/4 person min.

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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 3 hour class 

 

$60 per person/6 person min.

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Mono-Print Bags 

Great Party for All Ages

 

Fun party activity for 3rd graders to adults! 

Schedule a convenient time

for your group

Teacher: FBAC Teacher

In-studio 2 hour party

 

$30 per person/6 person min.

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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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Coptic Bookbinding

Make books with Friends

 

Learn to make a journal as a get together for family or friends

Schedule a convenient time

for your group

Teacher: FBAC Teacher

In-studio 4 hour class

 

$75 per person/4 person min.

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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 

FBAC Private Lessons


Private lessons for individuals and small groups of 2-3 that can be scheduled at a convenient time for the students and the teachers.
 

If you are looking for a particular activity that is not listed please email us at contact@frederickbookarts.org and we will connect you with an FBAC instructor with expertise in your interest or activity if we are able.

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Private & Custom Classes

With an FBAC Teacher

*Various Topics for 1-3 students*

Customizable Classes: Letterpress, printmaking, bookbinding, & more!

Contact to schedule

topics, date & time

 

Teacher: Varies

Studio Class

$75 per hour

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Clamshell Press:

Private Lesson

*1-2 experienced typesetters*

Gain experience on our clamshell presses - great for reproducing small prints!

Contact to schedule

 date & time

Teacher: Eric + Others

3 hours in Studio

$225 per class

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Vandercook Proof Press:

Private Lesson

*1-2 experienced typesetters*

Gain experience on our Vandercooks - from locking your composition to cleaning

Contact to schedule

 date & time

Teacher: Eric + Others

4 hours in Studio

$300 per class

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Etching Press:

Private Lesson

*1-2 students with blocks/plates*

Setup for the etching press and mass-produce your print edition ideal for intaglio or relief prints

Contact to schedule

 date & time

Teacher: Eric + Others

3 hours in Studio

$225 per class

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Coptic Inspired Hardcover Book: Private Lesson

*bind your own book*

An ideal structure to start your bookbinding journey while creating a special journal

Contact to schedule

 date & time

Teacher: Charlotte + Others

3.5 hours in Studio

$265 per class

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Beginning Printmaking:

Private Lesson

*intro class for 1-2 students *

Learn to make your first block or improve on existing skill by working with an FBAC instructor

Contact to schedule

 date & time

Teacher: Various teachers

tbd hours in Studio

tbd per class

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