The Marilyn Askelin Scholarship Program
Through a simple on-line application process, scholarships are available for program meeting fees and workshops that are offered by the Northwoods Book Arts Guild. The Program also supports members’ annual dues. In Marilyn’s memory this Scholarship Program insures that no one is turned away from the opportunity to participate in the activities of Northwoods Book Arts Guild.
NBG Workshop: Let the Spine Speak – 03.16.19
Join Connie in using the long stitch to create an 8 x 4 ¼”, hard bound book whose spine carries the decorative emphasis. This binding allows the spine to make the statement through the use of patterned and plain papers, seen through its 2-3 ‘windows’—yet it supports a strong, functional structure with blank pages for writing and drawing.
NBG Workshop: Contemporary Limp Binding – 04.13.19
This timeless book structure has been around since the Middle Ages, getting its name from its flexible animal skin covers. Using historic limp bindings as our inspiration, we will make our books using Khadi paper in lieu of vellum, learn how to work traditional end bands, and sew the text block over leather supports.
NBG Studio Session: Book Cloth & Board Basics – 04.06.19
Do you have drawers full of beautiful book cloth that you are a little afraid to use? Did you make book cloth at our March meeting and wonder what to do with it? This beginning level class is meant to help you get started with cutting cover boards and covering them with book cloth.
NBG Meeting Featuring Letterlocking – 01.27.19
Join us at the January meeting to learn about historical letterlocking and then create your own letterlocked Valentine to send to your special someone.
Holiday Bazaar @ Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center – 12.7.18 & 12.8.18
Our Guild has been selected to host a table for the sale of artist books at this PREMIER 2018 Holiday Art Bazaar! ALL members are invited to participate!
NBG Annual Meeting – 11.11.18
Please join us on Sunday, November 11, from 1-3:00pm, for a celebratory Annual Meeting!
Celebrating Handmade Books – 11.02.18
Celebrating Handmade Books has become a favorite annual gathering of those who appreciate all aspects of creating handmade books. Members of the Northwoods Book Arts Guild present books specially created for this event at If Only…a fine store.
NBG Workshop: Soft Cover Coptic Binding – 11.04.18
Coptic binding is one of the classic techniques for a bookbinder. Whether you are new to the technique or need a review, this workshop will cover the basics as we create a small but elegant notebook.