Joelle Webber has spent forty years collecting book arts techniques in university & workshop settings. At Mermaid Bindery she binds books and boxes for others. As well as writing, paper decorating, collage, calligraphy, pop-up & paper sculpting to illustrate her own artist books. Building on these creative techniques, she designs workshops for many different communities of makers.
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CLASSES ~ Follow the title links to sign up for the fun!
Book Binding for Beginners 
​   September 26, Oct 3 & 10, 5:30-7:30pm
   Merry Meeting Adult Ed, Topsham
A three week class that will include making Decorative Calligraphic Papers, Pamphlet Books & Pocket Books. Learning foundational techniques  & vocabulary of book binding.
Tools & materials provided.
Paper Sculpting - Collaged Paper
​   October 14, 1-4pm
   Online - Maine Media Workshops
​We will learn basic binding concepts, paper sculpting techniques and discuss creative solutions to material and design challenges, as we create our own collages in class.  
Students will provided their own materials.
Foundations in Handbound Books 
​   October 21, 8:30 - 11:30am
   Village Handcraft, Wiscasset
​A Hard Cover, Pamphlet Stitch Book – Learn the vocabulary, tools & material of hand book binding.  A single gathering book with many fun uses.
Tools & materials provided.
A Modern Coptic Handbound Book 
​   October 28, 1-4pm
   Online - Maine Media Workshops
​Developed from a historic wooden board binding, this book was designed for todays materials. A very satisfying, solid and decorative handbound book.
Materials will be provided.
Paper Art in the Barn
​   October 29, 12-2pm
   Fall Leaf Streamers
Meeting monthly, we will use simple paper sculpting & book binding techniques with festive materials to create our paper crafts.
An afternoon of alpacas, chat & paper fun!
Tools & materials included.
​Decorative Paste Papers 
   November 4, 1 - 4pm
   Waterfall Arts, Belfast
Like adult finger painting, paste papering has great scope for creativity. We will learn how to use different types of pigments combined with wheat paste to decorate papers. 
Tools & materials provided.
​Japanese Books 
   November 11, 1 - 4pm
   Waterfall Arts, Belfast
​We will create this Eastern 4-hole stab binding using Western materials. Learn how to use a hammers & awl to create the decorative stitching on this book. 
Tools & materials provided.
​Decorate Your Own Wrapping Paper
​   November 15, 5-8pm
   Boothbay Adult Ed, Edgecomb Eddy School
Prepare for the holidays and learn the basics of using calligraphy tools as well as how to make your own seasonal foam stamp designs to fill rolls of craft paper with festive fun. 
Tools & materials provided.
​Long Stitch Book 
   November 18, 1 - 4pm
   Waterfall Arts, Belfast
As it's name implies, we will experience the challenge of sewing this multi gathering book with a very long thread. Using sewing station jigs in  creating the text block and cover.
Tools & materials provided.
Intermediate Handbound Books 
​   November 19, 1-4pm
   Village Handcraft, Wiscasset
​A Soft Cover, Long Stitched Book – Learn the vocabulary, tools & material of hand book binding.  This multi gathering book with many fun uses.
Tools & materials provided.
Paper Art in the Barn
​   November 26, 12-2pm
   Pocket Accordion Books
Meeting monthly, we will use simple paper sculpting & book binding techniques with festive materials to create our paper crafts.
An afternoon of alpacas, chat & paper fun!
Tools & materials included.
​Book Binding for Intermediatess 
​   December 5, 12 & 19, 5:30-7:30pm
   Merry Meeting Adult Ed, Topsham
A three week class that will include making Decorative Paste Papers, Japanese Books & Long Stitch Books. Learning foundational techniques  & vocabulary of book binding.
Tools & materials provided.
Decorate Your Own Wrapping Paper
​   December 6, 5-8pm
   Whitefield Adult Ed, Elementary School
Prepare for the holidays and learn the basics of using calligraphy tools as well as how to make your own seasonal foam stamp designs to fill rolls of craft paper with festive fun. 
Tools & materials provided.
Paper Art in the Barn
​   December 17, 12-2pm
   Sculpted Paper Poinsettias
Meeting monthly, we will use simple sculpting & book binding techniques with festive materials to create our paper crafts.
An afternoon of alpacas, chat & paper fun!
Tools & materials included.
Mermaid Bindery  I  Westport Island, Maine  I  mermaidlady @ gwi . net  I  Please email to join my mailing list.
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