Book Arts in Venice 2026
June 15 – June 26, 2026
Featured Workshops
Print:
Introduction to Letterpress, Metal TypeIn Person
Sunday, November 16, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Create:
Froebel Star Ornaments with an Origami BoxOnline
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET
Bookbinding:
Recycled Collage Book with Glassine EnvelopeOnline
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Noon to 2:30 p.m. ET
Paper:
Intro to Handmade PaperIn Person
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Longstitch Journal at HomeOnline
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Print:
Monoprinting ExplorationIn Person
Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Embellished Coptic BindingIn Person
Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Surface Design:
Adventures in Mini Collage WeekendIn Person
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Calligraphy:
Basics of Italic Calligraphy, a three-part workshopIn Person
Sundays, April 12, 19 & 26
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Convert Your Paperbacks to Hardcover Books!In Person
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Print:
Using Hand-Cut Stencils to Edition Images Without a PressIn Person
Saturday, April 25
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Hardcover Long Stitch BindingIn Person
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Create:
Botanical Printing Spring WreathIn Person
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Button-Hole BindingIn Person
Sunday, November 9, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Print:
Gelli Printing with Stencils and MasksIn Person
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Print:
Introduction to Letterpress, Metal TypeIn Person
Sunday, November 16, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Create:
Froebel Star Ornaments with an Origami BoxOnline
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET
Bookbinding:
Recycled Collage Book with Glassine EnvelopeOnline
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Noon to 2:30 p.m. ET
Paper:
Intro to Handmade PaperIn Person
Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Longstitch Journal at HomeOnline
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Print:
Monoprinting ExplorationIn Person
Sunday, February 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Embellished Coptic BindingIn Person
Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Surface Design:
Adventures in Mini Collage WeekendIn Person
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Calligraphy:
Basics of Italic Calligraphy, a three-part workshopIn Person
Sundays, April 12, 19 & 26
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Convert Your Paperbacks to Hardcover Books!In Person
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Print:
Using Hand-Cut Stencils to Edition Images Without a PressIn Person
Saturday, April 25
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bookbinding:
Hardcover Long Stitch BindingIn Person
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Create:
Botanical Printing Spring WreathIn Person
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Guest Artist
Lynn Sures: Glancing at the UnseenNovember 7 – January 14, 2026
Artist Reception: KBAC,Friday, November 7 from 5-8 during Art Hop
Workshop: KBAC Saturday November 8, 10-3 p.m.
Lecture: Tuesday, November 11, 5:30pm in room 2008 of the Richmond Center for Visual Arts, WMU
Illustrated Accordion
February - March 2026: The Illustrated AccordionFebruary 6 – March 20, 2026
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center Gallery
Reception March 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. during Art Hop
Artist Meet Up via Zoom TBA
Guest Artist
Jim Canary ExhbitionApril 3 – April 24, 2026
Artist Reception: KBAC,Friday, April 3 from 5-8 during Art Hop
Lecture: Thursday , April 2 5:30pm in room 2008 of the Richmond Center for Visual Arts, WMU
Guest Artist
Toru Sugita: WoodcutsMay 1 – June 26, 2026
Artist Reception: KBAC, Friday, May 1
Shop
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.
