Location Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 105
Come browse from the professionals! We have curated a Trade Show that highlights specialty, handmade, and niche vendors to complement our on-site supplier, John Neal Books, who will be offering basic book arts materials. The Trade Show runs Wednesday through Saturday; John Neal Books will be open Tuesday through Sunday. They will be located in the same building as many of the workshops. You’ll be able to discover treasures you didn’t know you needed, find that elusive tool you’ve been looking for, or supplement your stash with something special.
Trade Show
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | June 24 | 11 am – 7 pm |
| Thursday | June 25 | 11 am – 7 pm |
| Friday | June 26 | 11 am – 7 pm |
| Saturday | June 27 | 11 am – 7 pm |
List of Vendors
Linda Marshall of Washi Arts will demonstrate:
| Tuesday, June 24 | |
|---|---|
| 2:30 pm | Japanese Adhesives: Tips and Tricks |
| 4:30 pm | Konnyaku Starch and Washi |
| 6:30 pm | Paper Cutting and Tearing |
| Wednesday, June 25 | |
|---|---|
| 8:30 am | Konnyaku Starch and Washi |
| 1 pm | Sumi and Pigment Inks on Washi |
| 6:30 pm | Japanese Adhesives: Tips and Tricks |
Interested vendors are invited to fill out the Trade Show Application.
Questions: Cindy Luxhoj
development@focusonbookarts.org
On-Site Suppliers: John Neal Books
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | June 23 | 2 pm – 7 pm |
| Wednesday | June 24 | 8 am – 7 pm |
| Thursday | June 25 | 8 am – 7 pm |
| Friday | June 26 | 8 am – 7 pm |
| Saturday | June 27 | 8 am – 7 pm |
| Sunday | June 28 | 8 am – 1:30 pm |
Pre-order by June 8, 2026, for delivery to the conference.
John Neal Bookseller has been supplying book artists, calligraphers, and lettering artists with quality tools and materials since 1981. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, they carry a carefully curated selection of bookbinding supplies, fine art papers, bonefolders, threads, inks, gilding materials, and more. They are proud to be the on-site vendor for the 2026 Focus on Book Arts Conference, stocked with the supplies you’ll need for your workshops along with a selection of books and tools to explore. They are also accepting pre-orders for on-site pickup, waiting for you when you arrive!
Visit their website at https://www.johnnealbooks.com/FOBA2026 or call (336) 272-6139 for preorder information. You can also browse their full catalog at https://www.johnnealbooks.com/.