Introductory Book-Binding Workshop

Join Poster House for a bookmaking workshop using reclaimed papers generously provided by Mohawk. Explore basic bookbinding techniques and forms, such as pamphlet stitching, stab binding, and accordion folds. Participants will come away with their own hand-made journals or artist’s books embellished with decorative binding, embroidery, and/or stamps. No previous experience necessary; all materials provided.

Before the workshop, stop by Poster House’s Café de Affiches from 5:30-6:30pm to meet representatives from Mohawk Paper and learn more about the company and its high-quality papers. 

Instructors:

Fan Kong (she/her) is a bookmaker and biomaterials artist based in Queens, New York. As a teaching artist, she works to build inclusive spaces where participants can practice social-changemaking through the arts and inquiry, especially across languages and generations. In 2020, she founded Craft Services, creating educational products inspired by everyday art, science, and technology. 

Sabrina Sims (she/her) is a bi, Black Puerto Rican, chronically ill artist from the Bronx. Her saturated multimedia work focuses on Black cosmic tech, softness as a tactile-emotional feeling, and community idea sharing. She enjoys synthesizing mediums, including printmaking/zines, textiles, biomaterials, and livecoded audiovisuals. Sabrina organizes several COVID-safer DIY music events and art fairs with a focus on accessibility for disabled creatives. Skill-sharing, workshops, and other community building opportunities for other Black Indigenous people is a central part of her practice.

In-Person Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org