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

Groups & Parties

Private Classes

FBAC Class Schedule

Drum Leaf

Book Binding

*Beginners Welcome*

FULL

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

Waitlist Sign-Up

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

Details & Registration

Open Studio

Evening Session

*Work on your projects*

Available for artist enrolled in the open studio program

(open studio details page)

Feb 4

Wed 6:00-9:00pm

Various Staff

Open Studio Single Session

$25 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

Pop-Up Books!

Paper Engineering

*With Chicago Artist Shawn Sheehy!*

Details Coming Soon!

May 2026!

Details in the Works!

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Studio Class

$TBD per person

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

Details & Registration

Be My Quirky Valentine

Printmaking Cards

*Easy Carve - Beginners Welcome*

Bring your best puns and most snarky ideas to carve and print your own old-school valentines

Jan 31st

Sat 10:30 - 2 (w/break)

Teacher: Marcey Jastrab

Studio Class

$75 per person

Details & Registration

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Intro To Relief

Printmaking

*Linocut & Reduction Printing*

Cut, register, and print linocuts! 4 projects exploring abstract, self portraits, and more!

Feb 1, 8, 15, 22

Sun 12 - 3

Teacher: Scip Barnhart

Studio Class

TBD per person

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

Darkroom

Open Studio

*printing studio use*

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

TBD

Charlotte Mauler Hayes

Open Studio (non-class)

$50 per person

Book of Cards

Using French Link Stitch

*Use Your Box of Cards for a Book!*

Create a hardcover book from your own cards--and learn some basic bookbinding!

Jan 17th

Sat 10:00 -2:30 (w/break)

Teacher: Tawn O'Connor

Studio Class

$85 per person

Details & Registration

Intro to Darkroom

Enlarger Printing Class

*Learn darkroom basics*

Take your first steps into the magic world of darkroom photography.

Feb 4, 11, 18

Wed 6:00-8:00pm

Charlotte Mauler Hayes

Studio Orientation

$150 per person

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

Details & Registration

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

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.

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

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

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.