OPEN TODAY: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

Family Workshop: Accordion Books

Event
Overhead view of a table with an accordion style book and various crafting supplies.
Cancelled

Sat., Sept. 21, 2024, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Members: $50, Public: $55

Kids/Families

Education and Visitor Center, Melanie’s Classroom

Tickets

Learn how to make an accordion-style artist book, featuring your own panoramic drawings or written compositions. This workshop is perfect for bookbinding beginners and no prior experience is needed.
Classes

In this hands-on bookmaking workshop, led by Nova Community Arts, participants will draw inspiration from The Huntington’s Library collections as they make their accordion-style artist book. After a visit to the Library Exhibition Hall, participants will return to the classroom, where they will cut, wrap, and glue their books and fill them with drawings, poetry, or any inspiration that comes to mind!

Key Details
  • Recommended for children ages 8 years and above; children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Fee includes supplies and materials for one child and one accompanying adult
  • Registration includes admission to The Huntington
Day of Program

  • Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 at 9:30 a.m.

For questions about this event, please contact Joy Yamahata at jharding@huntington.org or call 626-405-3457.

Overhead view of a table with an accordion style book and various crafting supplies.

Nova Community Arts

About the Organization

Nova Community Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art studio in Los Angeles. We offer art classes, workshops, open studio access, and guest programming at our studio in Atwater Village five days a week. Nova is committed to providing arts education, access to materials and equipment, and a platform of creative expression for the community, including students, professionals, and amateurs alike. We are dedicated to serving underfunded populations in LA and providing inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.