Workshops
At the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, we love sharing our knowledge of traditional arts like papermaking, printmaking, book binding, letterpress, creative writing, paper marbling, calligraphy and more. We like to think that our passion is contagious so give something new a try or refresh your own knowledge or come play at our open studio session.
Artists interested in teaching at the KBAC are invited to submit class proposals here.
Workshops & Classes:
Maybe you’re thinking of exploring some new ways to express yourself. Or, maybe you’d like to work on a skill that has proven difficult to master. Or, maybe you just need a day of fun (who doesn’t?) in downtown Kalamazoo. All skill levels may register for our workshops. See our workshop list below.
Private Workshops:
Would you and your friends enjoy a unique and creative social event? Are you thinking about a workshop in the book arts for your student group? The Kalamazoo Book Arts Center is perfect for group activities!
Open Workshops & Classes
Bookbinding:
Casebound BookIn Person
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Print:
Infinite Pattern: Creating Repeating Patterns with Homemade Stamps (linocut prints)!In-person
Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Flexi Notebook with Hooked CoversOnline
Thursday, June 12, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Bookbinding:
Secret Belgian BindingIn-person
Saturday, June 21, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Write:
The Archaeological Approach to Writing PoetryOnline
Four Tuesdays: June 24, 2025, July 1, July 8, and July 15
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
Print:
CollagraphIn Person
Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Make old artwork new again with a Flag Book!Online
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
Write:
Working the Space of the Page: Placement and Meaning in PoetryOnline
Tuesday, August 5, & Tuesday, August 12, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
Bookbinding:
Coptic Stitch BookbindingIn-person
Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Workshop Experience
In-Person Workshops: We offer a variety of workshops taught by guest artists or the KBAC staff. Our class sizes are small to facilitate individual instruction. For full-day classes please bring a lunch or purchase food at the nearby grocery store, bakery, or fast-food restaurant. Metered street parking is free after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Enter the building through the central door on Kalamazoo Ave., under the Park Trades Center sign, and the studio will be the first door on your right. We suggest wearing clothes you don’t mind getting messy. Bring your creative spirit and get ready to have fun!
Online Workshops: We offer workshops, with talented instructors from all over the United States, that you can participate in from your home studio or kitchen table. These classes use supplies that you might already have, may have to purchase ahead of time, or maybe have shipped to you from the KBAC. Instructions for these supplies are in the class descriptions. All class times are posted using the Eastern Time zone so please be sure to adjust for your own time zone, if necessary. Classes are recorded, if requested, but must be viewed within 7 days of the class. Online learning offers the creativity and fun but without the commute!
Cancellation and Refund policy for workshops: Participants must cancel their registration by contacting info@kalbookarts.org at least one month prior to the day of the workshop to receive a 75% tuition refund or a credit toward a future class. No refunds will be given after that time and will be considered a donation to the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center. Early enrollment helps ensure a class or workshop will run. If the KBAC must cancel a class due to low enrollment, all fees will be promptly refunded/credited.
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
or by appointment
The KBAC is committed to inclusion of all members of the community regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, or ability.
Thank You!
KBAC’s educational and artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of these organizations, other private funders, and people like you.
