Class Description
Traditional book structures such as the scroll, the accordion, or the codex evolved to meet specific record-keeping or tale-telling needs. The codex persists as THE dominant book structure simply because it’s the most expedient and reliable way to record, store, and retrieve information. What choices would we make if we were asked to evolve these stable book structures into the twenty-first century? Join paper engineer Shawn Sheehy in exploring one possible solution: eliminating sewing and gluing, and involving tech to prepare materials. In this three-hour workshop you will use a kit of pre-cut materials and a few simple hand tools to fold and lock your way to two novel book structures. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a range of data-storage structures. All levels welcome.
Shawn Sheehy has been teaching in the book arts since 2001. His work is widely collected. Sheehy has authored and engineered two trade books. He directed The Movable Book Society from 2018 to 2023. He holds a Book Arts MFA.
What to Expect
Format: In Person
Class Capacity: 12
Class Style: Workshop; participation- and assignment-based
Materials List
- Instructor-Distributed Kit—included with registration
Cost and Registration
This class is full, but you can still register for the waitlist on Learning Stream.
1 Session, $115 ($103.50 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
We offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($115), Community Supported ($105), and Sponsor ($125). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.
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