MICHIGAN

The Arab American National Museum

in conjunction with Detroit to Baghdad: Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here and Salt & Cedar Letterpress

Presents Bookmaking Workshop

How has the book been shaped by time and place? Historically, who has been granted access to printed matter, and who has been denied it? Why? When so much is at our fingertips on computers, why might we continue producing books? Following a tour of the exhibition of artist-made books and prints, participants will learn a bit about the traditions, terminology, and methods of bookmaking, and consider the future of the book. Each participant will hand stitch their own non-adhesive, two-section blank journal with a special design die-cut on the cover.

Participants will:

Take a guided tour of the Al Mutanabbi Street exhibition featuring artist-made books and prints.
Learn about the traditions, terminology and methods of bookmaking.

Ideal for Adults and Youth ages 10+