Unleash Your Creativity with Focus on Book Arts
Focus on Book Arts (FOBA) is an inspiring, hands-on organization where creativity, craftsmanship, and camaraderie come to life! Whether you’re a seasoned book artist or just starting, FOBA offers a welcoming space to explore the fascinating world of book arts.
At FOBA, we’re passionate about sharing the art and craft of bookbinding, printing, decorative paper techniques, papermaking, and more. Our late-June signature event—the FOBA Conference—is a five-day, in-person extravaganza held every two years at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon. With more than 200 attendees, expert-led workshops, a bustling Trade Show, an inspiring Faculty-Staff Exhibition, and lively evening events, this conference is a dream destination for anyone who wants to explore all the possibilities of handcrafted books.
But FOBA is more than just a biennial event—it’s a mission-driven, all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to making book arts education accessible to all. We strive to ignite public interest in bookmaking, support educators in bringing book arts into classrooms, and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all skill levels. During our “non-conference years” we are continually working to expand online gatherings and create more opportunities to connect to the book arts community.
FOBA is about fueling passion, fostering connections, and celebrating the timeless art of handcrafted books. Want to learn more about the conference? Or learn how to become a volunteer? Explore our website, then email us with any questions: conferenceinfo@focusonbookarts.org or volunteers@focusonbookart.org.