Boxes can be both elegant and deeply personal—beautiful containers for books, sculptures, or collections. But for many book artists, boxmaking can feel intimidating. This two-day workshop is designed to demystify the process and build confidence through hands-on practice with one of the most essential forms: the clamshell box.
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Rhiannon Alpers: Miniature Specimen Enclosure
In this one-day beginner’s workshop, students will create a miniature hardcover book (3″ x 4½″ x ½″) designed to house a personal assemblage of natural curiosities. Using found objects, historic illustrations, altered book parts, and natural artifacts, participants will build a narrative through collage and layered materials.
Continue ReadingRhiannon Alpers: Layer by Layer—Stacked Boxes with Magnetic Closure
This two-day workshop is designed for intermediate boxmakers looking to deepen their skills and explore creative possibilities in structure and design. We will construct a multi-tiered interlocking tray system housed within a wrapped enclosure featuring a hidden magnetic closure, utilizing pre-cut components to streamline the build process.
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