This intensive five-day workshop introduces participants to both traditional and contemporary artist book structures while exploring how book form can support narrative, concept, and material experimentation. Through demonstrations, lectures, hands-on projects, and guided discussions, students will develop technical skills alongside conceptual approaches to bookmaking. Students will leave the workshop with the skills and confidence to develop future artist's books, carrying a project from initial concept through binding selection, material sourcing, and finished construction. The workshop is led by Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions and book artist Maureen Cummins, and is hosted at Antler Editions, a working bindery located in the historic Cottage Street Studios in downtown Easthampton, Massachusetts.
Lisa and Maureen have collaborated on artist's books for the past eight years, bringing together expertise in bookbinding, book arts, and conceptual development. Together, they are excited to foster creativity, experimentation, and collaboration throughout this immersive five-day workshop.
Materials and tools included. Class size 6.
Please each out to Lisa at lisa@antlereditions.com if you have any questions about the workshop or would like to see the class syllabus.
Payment
We are offering a $60 discount to pay by check. If you would like to pay by check, or talk about a payment plan please reach out to Lisa, lisa@antlereditions.com. A $300 check deposit will be taken with registration and the remaining $700 will be paid by September 14th. A returned check will receive a $90 fee.
Bios
Lisa Hersey is a bookbinder, educator, and founder of Antler Editions, a hand bookbinding studio specializing in fine binding, custom enclosures, artist's books, and conservation-quality craftsmanship. Her work combines traditional binding techniques with contemporary approaches to structure and design, and she has taught bookbinding workshops for artists, librarians, conservators, and the public. Through Antler Editions, Hersey is committed to preserving the craft of hand bookbinding while encouraging experimentation and innovation in the book arts. She developed her skills through extensive study and mentorship with master bookbinders Peter Geraty, Mark Tomlinson, Sarah Creighton, and Amy Borezo.
Maureen Cummins is an internationally recognized book artist whose work explores history, memory, social justice, and the intersection of image and text. For more than three decades, she has created limited-edition and one-of-a-kind artist's books that combine innovative structures with deeply researched narratives. Her work is held in numerous public and private collections, including major museums, libraries, and universities, and she has exhibited widely throughout the United States and internationally. As an educator, Cummins encourages artists to use book form as a powerful vehicle for storytelling, conceptual inquiry, and personal expression.
Refund/ Cancellation Policy
We are unable to offer refunds. If you need to cancel we will attempt to pull from the waitlist, email lisa@antlereditions.com.
If the class does not fill or instructors need to cancel, you will be refunded in full.
This intensive five-day workshop introduces participants to both traditional and contemporary artist book structures while exploring how book form can support narrative, concept, and material experimentation. Through demonstrations, lectures, hands-on projects, and guided discussions, students will develop technical skills alongside conceptual approaches to bookmaking. Students will leave the workshop with the skills and confidence to develop future artist's books, carrying a project from initial concept through binding selection, material sourcing, and finished construction. The workshop is led by Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions and book artist Maureen Cummins, and is hosted at Antler Editions, a working bindery located in the historic Cottage Street Studios in downtown Easthampton, Massachusetts.
Lisa and Maureen have collaborated on artist's books for the past eight years, bringing together expertise in bookbinding, book arts, and conceptual development. Together, they are excited to foster creativity, experimentation, and collaboration throughout this immersive five-day workshop.
Materials and tools included. Class size 6.
Please each out to Lisa at lisa@antlereditions.com if you have any questions about the workshop or would like to see the class syllabus.
Payment
We are offering a $60 discount to pay by check. If you would like to pay by check, or talk about a payment plan please reach out to Lisa, lisa@antlereditions.com. A $300 check deposit will be taken with registration and the remaining $700 will be paid by September 14th. A returned check will receive a $90 fee.
Bios
Lisa Hersey is a bookbinder, educator, and founder of Antler Editions, a hand bookbinding studio specializing in fine binding, custom enclosures, artist's books, and conservation-quality craftsmanship. Her work combines traditional binding techniques with contemporary approaches to structure and design, and she has taught bookbinding workshops for artists, librarians, conservators, and the public. Through Antler Editions, Hersey is committed to preserving the craft of hand bookbinding while encouraging experimentation and innovation in the book arts. She developed her skills through extensive study and mentorship with master bookbinders Peter Geraty, Mark Tomlinson, Sarah Creighton, and Amy Borezo.
Maureen Cummins is an internationally recognized book artist whose work explores history, memory, social justice, and the intersection of image and text. For more than three decades, she has created limited-edition and one-of-a-kind artist's books that combine innovative structures with deeply researched narratives. Her work is held in numerous public and private collections, including major museums, libraries, and universities, and she has exhibited widely throughout the United States and internationally. As an educator, Cummins encourages artists to use book form as a powerful vehicle for storytelling, conceptual inquiry, and personal expression.
Refund/ Cancellation Policy
We are unable to offer refunds. If you need to cancel we will attempt to pull from the waitlist, email lisa@antlereditions.com.
If the class does not fill or instructors need to cancel, you will be refunded in full.
