FBAC Classes

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.

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Class Schedule

Private Classes

Groups & Parties

FBAC Class Schedule

4 Spooky Halloween

Pop-Up Cards

*Zoom with pre-cut kits*

Spooky paper engineered cards: bats, zombies, spiders & glowing jack-o-lanterns!!

Oct 9th

Thurs 6:00 -8:00 (EST)

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Zoom Class

$95 per person

Details & Registration

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Oil Printing Alternative Photography Process

*alternative photography*

Use lithographic ink to produce an image with a photographic base but the control of printing!

Nov 1 & 2

Sat & Sun 1-5

Teacher: Mac Cosgrove-Davies

Studio Class

$225 per person

Details & Registration

Drum Leaf

Book Binding

*Beginners Welcome*

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

Details & Registration

Eco Printing on

Paper and Fabric

*Printing with Plants*

Print with plants on fabrics and papers using mordants, modifiers, pressure, and heat.

Oct 18

Sat 10:00 -4:30 (EST)

Teacher: Laura Davidson

Studio Class

$100 a person + $40 supply fee

Details & Registration

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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

Nov 8, 9, & 15

Sat & Sun 10-4

Teacher: Dawn Hoffmann

Studio Class

$325 per person

Details & Registration

Introduction to

Letterpress Basics

*Learn Letterpress!*

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

Oct TBD

Sat 10:30-3:00 w/break (EST)

Teacher: Eric Groff

Studio Class

$165 per person

Coming Soon

Letterpress & Your Ideas, Your Art, Your Book!

*Bookbinding + Letterpress*

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

Oct 23, 30, Nov 6

Thurs 12:00 -4:00 (EST)

Teachers: Ellen Winkler

& Eric Groff - Studio class

$190 per person

Details & Registration

Turkish Fold Book &

Origami Holiday Decor

*Deck the Hall with Paper*

Celebrate the holidays by learning how to make two styles of origami books!

Nov 22th

Sat 1:00 -5:00 (EST)

Teacher: Kimberly Hedges

Studio Class

$75 per person

Details & Registration

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.

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

Details & Registration

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

Details & Regsitration

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

Details & Registration

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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

Coming Soon

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

Details & Registration

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.