Box Making Workshop coming up April 12 for Midwest Book & Manuscript Studies

NEW WORKSHOP

Box with Bone Clasp

Dates: Saturday, April 12, 2008 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Facilities & Services Printing Department 54 E Gregory StreetCost: $109 includes fee for materials ($99 for GSLIS students, staff, alumni, and previous Book Arts workshop attendees)Come and learn how to put together a box. The basics of measuring and constructing a box will be taught, as will covering one inside and out. Students will learn how to attach ribbon ties and make a loop for a small bone clasp. Properties of paper, bookcloth, adhesives will be introduced. No prior experience needed.To register for this workshop, go to the GSLIS website:http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/workshops08.html