This class will take place across five in-person sessions at CBA on Thursdays, October 14 – November 11 from 2–5pm ET:

• Thurs, Oct 14, 2–5pm


• Thurs, Oct 21, 2–5pm


• Thurs, Oct 28, 2–5pm


• Thurs, Nov 4, 2–5pm


• Thurs, Nov 11, 2–5pm

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About the Workshop:

This in-person course on conceptualizing and making artist's books for all experience levels (though some previous book arts knowledge or experience is encouraged) is taught by artist Maria Veronica San Martin in CBA's bindery and printshop studios.

The workshop begins with a contextual lesson on the book as an art medium, allowing students to draw inspiration for their own projects from published artist's books. Then students will learn two binding structures – dos-a-dos and flag book – that they can choose between for their respective projects.

Subsequent lessons will cover printmaking topics like creating images by monoprint, woodcut, or collage techniques. Finally, students will add text to their project by letterpress printing. San Martin will teach all techniques in the course through hands-on step-by-step demonstrations.

At the end of the course, each participant will have created their own artist's book. The class will conclude with a final critique and discussion of each student's piece.

There are a total of eight spots available in this small-group workshop to ensure the Instructor is able to support each student's work and process. Register now before the class fills up!

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Required Materials:

All staff, artists, students, and guests are required to show proof of vaccination upon entering CBA and must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth at all times. Please email info@centerforbookarts.org if you have any questions.

• 5-10 Printmaking paper like BFK or Arches, white or cream


• 1 bonefolder


• 1 sanding sponge block (hardware store)


• 1 roll of wax paper


• 1 exacto knife


• 1 ruler and square


• 1 linoleum or woodblock


• 1 roll of paper towel


• 1 container Alcohol (99 purity is ideal but can also be any other you find)


• A few cotton Q-tips for painting

All other materials and tools will be provided by the Center at no additional cost to the students.

Note: Please be aware that shipping is often delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. You can find the art supplies required for this class at Blick Art Materials and Talas as well as select items in CBA's own shop!

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About the Instructor

Maria Veronica San Martin is a multidisciplinary Latin-American artist living in New York.

She has been a studio artist at the Whitney Museum, ISP (NYC), and a scholar at the Center for Book Arts (NYC) in addition to participating in many international art residencies.

San Martin has taught at the Center for Book Arts (NYC), Penland School of Craft (NC), Universidad de Chile, and Universidad Catolica de Chile.

Since 2016, San Martín has been performing and lecturing her Moving Memorial and Dignidad series at international museums, galleries, public libraries, universities, and schools.

She has exhibited nationally and internationally including at The Immigrant Artist Biennial in New York and has been awarded three Chilean grants as well as a NYFA grant.

Her work in more than 60 collections including the Centre Pompidou (Paris), Metropolitan Museum (NYC), and The Walker Art Center (Minneapolis).

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All images courtesy of the instructor.