ARTIST BOOKSSculptural books
on natural themes from personal prose & classical poetry. |
Binding sERVICESCustom book binding,
personalized, protective, presentation boxes & book repair. |
tHE ShedAn honor system
craft shed full of hand bound books, gift boxes & other paper crafts. |
CLASSESCommunity fun!
Passing on binding techniques & the joy of playing with paper. |
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Tucked in the heart of MidCoast Maine, MERMAID BINDERY offers original Artist Books, book & box Binding Services, handmade, crafts in The Shed & Classes for other makers.
JOELLE WEBBER has spent over forty years collecting book arts techniques, learning from mentors, from books about books, as well as in university & workshop settings.
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She began her career providing binding support in other's studios. In 2000, she earned a certificate degree from the Iowa Center for the Book, then returned home to set up her own studio.
At Mermaid Bindery, there are four pillars that define Joelle's career. Binding books & boxes for clients, unique or editions, sculptural or page turners. Illustrating her original artist book sculptures with her writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up & paper sculpting skills. Crafts in the Woods, her honor system shed, where she sells hand bound gifts. Finally, building on her many years of creative book & paper experiences, Joelle designs workshops for many different communities of makers. |
Mermaid Bindery I Westport Island, Maine I mermaidlady @ gwi . net I Please email to join my mailing list.