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Introduction to Book-Making

Taught by Melinda Rasch

  • Dates Oct 03, 2026 – Oct 04, 2026
  • Location Sedona Arts Center; Theatre Studio
  • Tuition $350.00 Register Now
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About this class

Overview

Introduction to Book-Making
with Melinda Rasch

October 3-4, 2026 | Saturday – Sunday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Medium: Mixed Media, Collage, Book Arts
  • Experience Level: Beginner
  • Materials List: Please check the Materials List Tab.  A $25 materials kit fee can be paid to the instructor prior to the first class.
  • Registration: Each student must enroll individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
  • Location: Sedona Arts Center, Theatre Studio.

Discover the art of handmade books in this immersive, hands-on workshop! Over two days, you’ll explore three unique bookbinding techniques—beginning with a simple pamphlet stitch and progressing to more intricate styles. Along the way, we’ll experiment with decorating covers and pages using a variety of artistic mediums, making each book a one-of-a-kind creation.

Your instructor will introduce the essential tools and guide you step-by-step through preparing pages, assembling covers, and binding your books by hand. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with three beautifully finished books in different formats—plus the knowledge and instructions to continue your book-making journey at home.

26 1003w MR

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Melinda Rasch

Melinda Rasch

I am a rag and bone artist. Using an array of mixed media techniques, I form a new narrative from natural elements and discarded items which have been left behind. I recycle and shape the beautiful out of the leftovers.

After two years of formal art training in my college years, life took me on a long detour into another career while supporting my family. Fourteen years ago I returned to art, taking many classes to re-fresh my skills and learn new techniques. I embarked on a long awaited, completely different, new career.

I live, create, and exhibit my work in local galleries and book stores in Long Beach and Laguna Beach, California. I have exihibited various sculptures and books in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York. I have participated in numerous annual shows in my hometown as well as in Joshua Tree, California, Sedona, Arizona, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. I have completed two art residency programs at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico.

Beginning Bookmaking Materials List – Students please bring the following:

  • PVA glue
  • Glue stick
  • Matte or gel medium
  • Decorative or vintage paper scraps
  • Old photographs, letters
  • Small ephemera items
  • Scissors
  • Pencils, markers
  • Any acrylic and/or watercolor paints (favorite colors)
  • Paint brushes
  • Apron

Materials List – provided by Instructor for the $25 materials fee:

  • Bookmaking toolkit: thread, needles, ruler, awl, snips, bone folders
  • Three separate packets per student containing materials to complete each book presented in class, including:
  • Bookboard for book covers
  • Papers for book pages
  • Thread for sewing/binding books
  • Instruction worksheets explaining construction and binding techniques for each book

Cancellation Policy

Registration and Cancellation Policies

Registration

  • Each student must enroll individually.
  • Classes must be paid in full upon registration.
  • Students may register online or call Sedona Arts Center Office at 928-282-3809, Ext 1 or toll free at 866-282-3809 Ext 1.
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

In-Person and Online Classes Cancellation

  • Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
  • There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before September 3, 2026. Remaining balance will be refunded.
  • There are no refunds after September 3, 2026.
  • If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.

Note: If traveling to Sedona, we strongly urge students to purchase refundable airline tickets or travel insurance in case of workshop cancellation due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen changes. Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for non-refundable ticket purchases or lodging fees.

Important Message

Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.