Welcome!
Northwoods Book Arts Guild
is a community of artists actively learning about and creating artist books in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Guild promotes all aspects of book arts through education, participation in exhibitions, and community outreach.
NBG is affiliated with the North Star Community Foundation. The Foundation serves as our fiscal agent. All monetary transactions on our site, including membership and donations, are re-directed to the NSCF site in a new window.
Our Studio is located in the Caribou Building, Suite 205 at 3550 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709. “Paper Birches”, our cooperative supply inventory, is also located there, as are most of our classes and workshops.
“Celebrating Handmade Books” at If Only – 11.6.15
You are invited to participate in a First Friday event at If Only, A Fine Store on November 6, 2015 from 5-8pm.
Northwoods Book Arts Guild members are invited to sell up to three books at this event (all books must be for sale). You, the artist, set the price including a 40% store commission. Deliver books to If Only on November 2nd or 3rd between 3-6pm.
Introduction to the Letterpress – 11.8.15
This class will provide an overview to the letterpress, including a brief history of Kelsey letterpresses, lead safety and how to find type in the California Case. Students will observe how to arrange type in a composing stick, lock type into a Chase, set guide pins,...
NBG Annual Meeting Reminder – 10.22.15
We are looking forward to seeing NBG members (and their guests!) at our first annual meeting on October 22, 2015. Join us at The Folk School on Beverley Lane for a delicious potluck dinner from 5-8pm. At the meeting we will approve the slate of Officers to the NBG...
Our Next NBG Meeting – 09.24.15
Another summer has flown past! We look forward to catching up with everyone at our next Guild meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Pioneer Park's Blue Room. We will provide updates on the Letterpress Project, elect new board positions, plan...
NBG Annual Meeting – 10.22.15
Mark your calendar! Our first formal "Annual Meeting" will be held on Thursday evening, October 22, 2015, from 5:00-7:00pm at The Folk School. This important meeting will include a potluck dinner and a silent auction of donated items that we each bring to the...
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NBG is a member project of the North Star Community Foundation.
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Guild Workshops
Join us for a scheduled workshop or class!
Contact any NBG Board member if you have an idea for a class you would like to lead or take.
Financial assistance is available for NBG workshop or membership fees. Apply by completing the online Marilyn Askelin Memorial Grant Application.
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Paper Birches
“Paper Birches,” our Guild book arts supply program, is open at the NBG Studio located in Suite 205 at the Caribou Building, 3550 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709. Supplies may be purchased at Open Book events, meetings, and workshops held at The Folk School. You may also contact any Guild Board member to make an appointment to meet at the studio.
NOW IN STOCK: BFK Rives, Arches text wove, Shizen and Khadi papers; book board and piercing cradle kits; metal measuring edges, linen tape, and folder stock; MacTac and Jade 403 PVA adhesives; waxed linen thread by the spool or by the yard.
Let us know of materials or supplies that you’d like to have available to you– by buying together we can take advantage of bulk discounts and save on shipping. This makes it possible to spend more on beautiful papers!
NBG Interest Survey
Have a workshop idea to share? Interested in instructing? Want to suggest a new book exchange theme? Complete the online survey and let us know!