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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.

Groups & Parties

Private Classes

FBAC Class Schedule

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Open Studio

Come Create with Us!

*Work on your projects*

Independently work on projects & enhance class skills

(open studio details page)

Wednesday 10-9

Thurs - Fri 10-4

Saturday 12-6

$25 per 3 hour session

Multi-session pricing available

Open Studio Info

Introduction to

Letterpress Basics

*Learn Letterpress!*

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

March 21 & 22!

Sat & Sun 10:30-3:00 w/break

Teacher: Eric Groff

Studio Class

$165 per person

Details & Registration

Pop-Up Books!

Paper Engineering

*With Chicago Artist Shawn Sheehy!*

Expand your book pages with pop-ups. This class focuses on amazing slice form techniques!

May 16

Saturday 10-4:30 w/break

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Studio Class

$255 per person

Details & Registration

Block Printed

Mushroom Garlands

*learn printmaking*

Learn printmaking while making a cute garland of mushrooms to decorate and share your art!

June 6

Sat 10:00-2:30 w/break

Teacher: Alex Garcia

Studio Class

$75 per person

Details & Registration

Darkroom

Open Studio

*printing studio use*

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

TBD

TBD

Charlotte Mauler Hayes

Open Studio (non-class)

$50 per person

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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

Details & Registration

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Wet Plate Collodion

Weekend Workshop

*Alternative Photography*

19th century photo processing - make tintypes using the wet plate collodion process!

April 25 & 26

Sat & Sun 1:00-5:00

Teacher: Mac Cosgrove-Davies

Studio Class

$275 per person

Details & Registration

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Japanese Stab Bound Booklets

*make 3 booklets*

Bind single pages using traditional stab binding techniques

May 23

Sat 10:00-3:00 w/break

Teacher: Cam Miller

Studio Class

$75 per person

Details & Registration

Introduction to

Letterpress Basics

*Learn Letterpress!*

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

June 13-14

Sat & Sun 10:30-3:00 w/break

Teacher: Eric Groff

Studio Class

$165 per person

Details & Registration

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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

Details & Registration

Beginning

Wood Engraving

*Get tiny details in printmaking!*

Discover this unique form of printmaking using the end grain of wood to achieve finer details

April 25 & 26

Sat & Sun 10:00-3:00 w/break

Teacher: Mirka Hokkanen

Studio Class

$145 per person

Details & Registration

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Shaped

Artist Books

*Creative Book Forms!*

A creative presentation with maze-folded signatures,

perfect for art & poetry

May 30

Sat 10:00-2:30 w/break

Teacher: Adele Ross

Studio Class

$75 per person

Details & Registration

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Lithography

on Aluminum Ball-Grained Plates

Create lithography prints using metal plates!

July 1-Aug 5 (+ Aug 8 or 9)

Wed 7-9 (plus 2 hours Sat/Sun)

Teacher: Carol Moore

$285 per person

plus $90 supply fee

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.

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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

Details & Registration

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.

Details & Registration

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.

Details & Registration

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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.

Details & Registration

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

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.

Details & Registration

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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

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.

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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

Details & Registration

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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

Details & Registration

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

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

2 hours in Studio

$150 per class

Details & Regsitration

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

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

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