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Workshops and Classes - Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Adult Workshops: Offers workshops on letterpress printing, paper making, hand bookbinding and more. Preschool Workshops: Provides classes for preschoolers ages three to five with an adult partner. Classes provide an introduction to the book arts that focuses on pre-literacy skills. Each class starts with a story time with books that tie in the art activity. Adults are active participants in the classes, learning and working alongside preschools on a variety of hands-on activities. Family Workshops: Throughout the year, MCBA offers a sampler of one-session workshops for families to experience the book arts together, as well as free workshops offered to families throughout the Twin Cities at community events, art festivals and libraries. Teacher Workshops: Offers instruction in basic techniques and integration of book arts into classroom curriculum. During the academic year, MCBA regularly presents customized programs at teacher conferences and school in-service days.

Last assured

04/02/2024

Physical Address

1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Hours

10 am - 5 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 am - 7 pm Thursday

Fax

(612)215-2545

Application process

Call; email; walk in; website

Fee

Membership fees: $48 individual, $24 student, $72 household, $120 friend. Membership offers a 10% discount on workshops and merchandise in the shop. Workshop fees vary, visit website for current offerings.

Required documents

Call for information

Eligibility

Art gallery and shop open to the public during open hours; educational programs by reservation

Service area

Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Agency info

Minnesota Center for Book Arts

Offers educational and artistic programs for adults, youth, families, K-12 classrooms, teachers, and community groups.

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