Although you missed the Zoom session you can still get the unedited class recording!
Five cards fit into pockets which are connected and fit into a "wallet". I will guide you through the step by step process of making the book. Within a few hours of your registering I will send you the supply list and a Zoom link to join the class. Make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one to which you want me to send the class information. International and Canadian students should not sign up on my website but instead sign up and pay through www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. Please include your email address and the class name and date.
• The recording will be available for one month from the time you purchase it.
Book Arts Bazaar
A celebration of the book arts
Presented by the Bay Area Book Artists
September 30, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Veteran’s Memorial Senior Center
1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City
This free event features:
•Printing demonstrations: take a turn on the press!
•Hands on activities: make your own mini book
• A gallery of artist books made by members
•Vendors offering unique artist books, handmade papers, greeting cards, art supplies, and more!
•Flea market/boutique of deeply discounted art-related items
Please stop by my table. I will be selling my artist books, snarky greeting card and paper art! I'd love to see you!
Visit BABA's site to further explore the book arts:
www.BayAreaBookArtists.org
When you pull on the tab a series of squares gets pulled up and over. I will guide you through the step by step process of making this interactive book, and you will have time to finish it in class. Within a few hours of your registering I will send you the supply list and a Zoom link to join the class. Make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one to which you want me to send the class information. International and Canadian students should not sign up on my website but instead sign up and pay through www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. Please include your email address and the class name and date.
•If you can't make the live class you can just get the recording. All registrants will get a link to the recording the day after the class. The recording will be available for one month.
The spine of this book is unusual because it is held in place with shish kebab skewers! The signatures have a unique shape so they can be slipped through the accordion spine and locked in place with the skewer. I will guide you through the step by step process of making this interactive book, and you will have time to finish it in class. Within a few hours of your registering I will send you the supply list and a Zoom link to join the class. Make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one to which you want me to send the class information. International and Canadian students should not sign up on my website but instead sign up and pay through www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. Please include your email address and the class name and date.
•If you can't make the live class you can just get the recording. All registrants will get a link to the recording the day after the class. The recording will be available for one month.
There's something so appealing about the shape of a house! I will guide you through the step by step process of making the house, and you will have time to finish two in class. I will also share other projects to make using this structure. I will provide a template for this 3-D house. Within a few hours of your registering I will send you the supply list and a Zoom link to join the class. Make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one to which you want me to send the class information. International and Canadian students should not sign up on my website but instead sign up and pay through www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. Please include your email address and the class name and date.
•If you can't make the live class you can just get the recording. All registrants will get a link to the recording the day after the class. The recording will be available for one month.
This is a fun, interactive book with windows to add a 3-D effect. It unfolds in an unusual way so you can peek into the windows. I will show you two different closures. I will guide you through the step by step process of making this interactive book, and you will have time to finish it in class. Within a few hours of your registering I will send you the supply list and a Zoom link to join the class. Make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one to which you want me to send the class information. International and Canadian students should not sign up on my website but instead sign up and pay through www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. Please include your email address and the class name and date.
•If you can't make the live class you can just get the recording. All registrants will get a link to the recording the day after the class. The recording will be available for one month.
You may have missed the live class but you can still get the unedited class recording! I recorded the step by step process of making the cottage and the mini book. You'll be making the book along with the students in the class! Within a few hours of your registering I will send you the supply list and a link to the class recording. Make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one to which you want me to send the class information. International and Canadian students should not sign up on my website but instead sign up and pay through www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. Please include your email address and the class name and date.
•The recording will be available for one month.
I will share with you where to get your eyelet/grommet setting tool and eyelets and demonstrate how to install them in your book pages. I will also demonstrate the slipknot stitch, also known as the "single page coptic binding". Both techniques are very useful in making books, and very easy to learn as I take you step by step through the process. Your registration includes an instruction sheet for the stitching as well as a copy of the Amazon page where you can purchase the eyelet setting tools.
Once you register for the class, within a few hours I will send you a link to the lesson. You can watch the tutorial any time, and as many times as you'd like. International (and Canadian) students may bypass my website to pay for the class directly at: www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. (Please make sure to include your email address when you send payment).
When you turn the pages of this book a "box" or "room" folds down. I will show you the folding technique to make the boxes and how to add a "bridge within the rooms. Once you register for the class, within a few hours I will send you a link to the lesson. You will get the step-by-step instructions as I demonstrate how to make the book. You can watch the tutorial any time, and as many times as you'd like. International (and Canadian) students may bypass my website pay for the class directly at: www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. (Please make sure to include your email address when you send payment).If you want to learn how to make a box out of playing cards to house you book, scroll down to the "free" section and click on the link!
This book moves like a slinky! And it makes a cool sound, too. It only has 2 ingredients: the pages and a spine and doesn't require stitching or covers. Once you register for the class, within a few hours I will send you a link to the lesson. You will get the step-by-step instructions as I demonstrate how to make a button book. You can watch the tutorial any time, and as many times as you'd like. International (and Canadian) students may bypass my website pay for the class directly ar: www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. (Please make sure to include your email address when you send payment).
If you want to learn how to make a box out of playing cards to house you book, scroll down to the "free" section and click on the link!
I created this tutorial for those who can't participate in live classes. Once you register for the class, within a few hours I will send you a link to the lesson. You will get the step-by-step instructions as I demonstrate how to make a button book. You can watch the tutorial any time, and as many times as you'd like. International (and Canadian) students may pay for the class through Paypal: www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. (Please make sure to include your email address!).
Learn how to transform a long piece of paper into a book with 6 pockets to house your ATC's, ephemera or photos. Watch any time, and as many times as you'd like! Once you register for the class, within a few hours I will send you a link to the lesson. You will get the step-by-step instructions as I demonstrate how to make the book. Please make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one you want me to send the information to. International (and Canadian) students may pay for the class through Paypal: www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. (Please make sure to include your email address and the tutorial you want to see!).
If you don't have time to participate in a live class, this tutorial is for you. Watch any time, and as many times as you'd like! Once you register for the class, within a few hours I will send you a link to the lesson. You will get the step-by-step instructions as I demonstrate how to make a star book. Please make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one you want me to send the information to. International (and Canadian) students may pay for the class through Paypal: www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. (Please make sure to include your email address and the tutorial you want to see!).
Learn how to make a 4 panel tunnel book at your leisure. Watch any time, and as many times as you'd like! Once you register for the class, within a few hours I will send you a link to the lesson. You will get the step-by-step instructions as I demonstrate how to make this 3-dimensional book. Please make sure the email address associated with your Paypal account is the one you want me to send the information to. International (and Canadian) students may pay for the class through Paypal: www.Paypal.me/kitdavey. (Please make sure to include your email address and the tutorial you want to see!).
FREE Tutorial: Learn how to make a heart-shaped book. You only need a few pieces of paper and some simple tools to make this cute book.
My step-by-step instructions make it easy to construct. You can watch it whenever you want, as many times as you want. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to get to the tutorial.
FREE Tutorial! Learn how to make an "Open House". With just one piece of paper and some embellishments you can make this paper "sculpture".
Step by step instructions you can watch whenever you want, as many times as you want. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to watch the tutorial: https://youtu.be/QXrP64xLurQ
If you like the video, please subscribe to my channel. I add free videos often!
FREE Online Tutorial! Learn how to make a Triangular Accordion book. Using only one 6" by 6" piece of paper you can made this unusual book.
Step by step instructions you can watch whenever you want, as many times as you want. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to watch the tutorial: https://youtu.be/VeEXsSMyHrA
If you like the video, please subscribe to my channel. I add free videos often!
FREE ONLINE TUTORIAL! How to make a box from playing cards.
Just fold and tuck 21 cards and you end up with a cool cube-shaped box. Step by step instructions you can watch whenever you want, as many times as you want. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to watch the tutorial:
FREE! Online Tutorial: How to Make a Spool Book
Convert a wooden thread spool into a cool scroll book with a ribbon closure. Step by step instructions you can watch whenever you want, as many times as you want. Copy and paste the link below into your browser to watch the tutorial:
FREE Tutorial: Learn how to make a flower-shaped book. I guide you through the step-by-step instructions so that you can make a book that looks like a flower when open. Copy and paste the link below to watch the video:
FREE On line Tutorial!
Learn how to make a squash book. Step by step instructions you can watch whenever you want, as many times as you want. Copy and paste the link below to watch the tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xti0Qxn8AJk&t=6s
FREE TUTORIAL! Learn how to make an origami box. Using only two pieces of paper you can fold the box in less than 5 minutes. Makes a great gift box or storage container for small things. Click the link below to view the video:
FREE! One demand tutorial: Learn How to Make a Beautiful Paper Bag
I show you how to fold any rectangular piece of paper into a sweet paper bag that you can use for gift giving or to make a luminario.
Click on the link to see the video on YouTube:
FREE! On-line informational video:
Bookmaking Tools, Papers, and Ideas, plus a Studio Tour!
In this 24 minute video I share:
•my favorite tools
•papers I use in my bookmaking
•what to do with leftover paper scraps
•where I get my ideas and
•a tour of my messy studio!
I hope you'll get some information that will help you in your artistic endeavors. Click on this link to view the video on YouTube:
FREE Tutorial: Learn How to Make a Book From Envelopes. In this video I show you how to make your own envelopes, (or, if want, you can use ready-made ones) and how to combine them to make an accordion book. Click on the link below to watch it on YouTube:
FREE Tutorial: Five Washi Tape Projects
In this video I show you several fun and easy things to do with your collection of washi tapes. Plus, if you want to add to your collection, my viewers are extended a 10% discount at www.TheWashiTapeShop.com. Just use the code DAVEYKIT10 when you check out. Here is the link to the YouTube video:
FREE Tutorial! Learn how to make a Meander Book with Pockets
This accordion book is made from a single piece of paper! I will teach you how to cut and fold it so you end up with a sweet little book that has 3 pockets, 3 mini cards and a "belly band"----using only an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet of paper! This is a great project for beginning or advanced bookmakers and crafters. Click on this link to watch it on YouTube:
FREE Tutorial! Learn how to make a house-shaped book. I will teach you how to fold and cut a single sheet of paper so you can make a cute mini book in the shape of a house. Once you know how to make the book you can scale it up or down to make a large or small book. Click on the link to view the video: https://youtu.be/cxGgyujtY_U
FREE Tutorial! Learn how to make an accordion book with triangular pockets. It only takes a few minutes to make this book out of a single piece of paper and a needle and thread. Once you learn how to make the book you can scale it up or down to make a larger or smaller book. Click on the link to view the video: https://youtu.be/Sc5KaffEfcs
FREE TUTORIAL!
Learn how to make a one page book with pockets!
Using an 8 1/2" by 11" piece of paper you can make a book with 4 pockets. Once you know how to make it you can scale it up or scale it down. Great to store artist trading cards, ephemera or photos.
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FREE Tutoria! Learn how to make an accordion book that has no-glue covers and a removable spine. This is a quick alternative to a traditional binding.
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FREE TUTORIAL: Learn how to make a mini photo book. You can take your old snapshots and compile them into an easy-to-make book.
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FREE TUTORIAL: I will show you how to make a booklet with a ribbon binding. Makes a nice little notebook, or a gift!
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FREE Tutorial! Learn how to make a matchbook book. Remember when you used to get free matchbooks at restaurants and hotels? Well now you can make your own little book that looks like one.
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FREE Tutorial! Learn how to make a book with a beaded spine. This simple booklet can be used for notes, sketches, poetry----whatever! And the beads on the spine make it so special. Click below for access to the video:
Want private instruction to create a book or get advice on how to work through your project? We can set up a lesson, or series of lessons, with just you and me. $60/hr. with a 2 hour minimum. Call or email me to set up your lesson: 650-346-0520 or kitdavey@aol.com. This offer is for individuals; if you want a group lesson, please contact me.