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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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Open Studio

Teachers On-Hand

* Create In Our Space*

 Teachers, tools, and equipment are available to help your ideas come to fruition!

April 16

Wed  6-9 (EST)

Teacher: Eric & Xavier

Studio Class

 

$20 per person

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Open Studio

Teachers On-Hand

* Create In Our Space*

 Teachers, tools, and equipment are available to help your ideas come to fruition!

April 30

Wed  6-9 (EST)

Teacher: Eric & Xavier

Studio Class

 

$20 per person

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Series: Birds of a Feather

 Mechanical Puzzle Book

* Pop-up paper engineering*

3 part class of bird themed moving images & pop-up book paper mechanics

May 13,20, & 27

Tues 6:00-7:30 (EST)

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Zoom Class w/mailed kits

 

$185 per person

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Part III: Birds of a Feather

 Mechanical Puzzle Book

* Pop-up paper engineering*

Part III: Pigeon, Ducks, Robin moving images & pop-up book paper mechanics

May 27

Tues 6:00-7:30 (EST)

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Zoom Class w/mailed kits

 

$75 per person

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Mushroom Themed Printmaking

* Linocut Printmaking*

Hand printing linocut as 5x7 mushroom designs!

June 21

Sat 10-2:00- w/a break (EST)

Teacher: Alex Garcia

Studio Class

 

$75 per person

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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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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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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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Open Studio

Teachers On-Hand

* Create In Our Space*

 Teachers, tools, and equipment are available to help your ideas come to fruition!

April 23

Wed  6-9 (EST)

Teacher: Eric & Xavier

Studio Class

 

$20 per person

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May Flowers Cards

Intro to Printmaking

* Linocut Printmaking*

Learn the basics of printmaking as you carve & print your own May Flowers Card design!

May 10

Sat 10-2:30- w/a break (EST)

Teacher: Xavier Byrdlee

Studio Class

 

$95 per person

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Part I: Birds of a Feather

 Mechanical Puzzle Book

* Pop-up paper engineering*

Part I: Turkeys, Owls, Lovebirds moving images & pop-up book paper mechanics

May 13

Tues 6:00-7:30 (EST)

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Zoom Class w/mailed kits

 

$75 per person

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Your Ideas, Your Art,

Your Book

* Bookbinding*

Exploring artist books create an accordion book using monotype printing & other techniques

May 22, 29 & June 5

Thurs 10:00-4:00 (EST)

Teacher: Ellen Winkler

Studio Class

 

$160 per person

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Monoprint Class 

Drypoint & Carborundum Gel

* No-Acid Printmaking*

Create tones & painterly marks for intaglio printing using carborundum gel & dry-point

July 12 & 13

Sat & Sun 10-2 w/breaks (EST)

Teacher: Carol Moore

Studio Class

 

$175 per person

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Private & Custom Classes

With an FBAC Teacher

*Various Topics for 1-3 students*

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

Contact for available dates

Contact for available times

Teacher: Varies

Studio Class

 

$75 per hour

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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

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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Introduction to

Monotype Printing

* Printmaking*

Versatile method of printmaking that incorporates unique textures & effects in your prints!

April 26

Sat 11-2:30- w/a break (EST)

Teacher: Xavier Byrdlee

Studio Class

 

$75 per person

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Turkish Fold

Origami Book

* Bookbinding*

Create 2 versions of a Turkish fold origami book -displayed as a book or hang it decoratively

May 24th

Sat 10:00-2:30 (EST)

Teacher: Kimberly Hedges

Studio Class

 

$75 per person

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Part II: Birds of a Feather

 Mechanical Puzzle Book

* Pop-up paper engineering*

Part II: Finch, Swan, Jays

moving images & pop-up book paper mechanics

May 20

Tues 6:00-7:30 (EST)

Teacher: Shawn Sheehy

Zoom Class w/mailed kits

 

$75 per person

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A Trio of Historical Bookbinding Styles

* Coptic, Byzantine, Ethiopian*

A great introduction to binding, learn historic styles, or expand your binding repertoire​

June 16, 23, & 30

Mon 7:15-9:15 (EST)

Teacher: Nic Heersema

Zoom Class w/mailed kits

 

$145 per person

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Unique Covers:

Needle Felted Book Cover 

*Book Binding*

Explore using needle felting as a cover & complete a stitched ribbon Japanese bound book!

Aug 9th

Sat 11-3 w/breaks (EST)

Teacher: Carol Moore

Studio Class

 

$75 per person

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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 

 

$60 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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