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Montana Institute for Book Arts - Summer Workshops REGISTRATION OPEN (11 Mar 2026)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The MONTANA INSTITUTE FOR BOOK ARTS is a summer program that brings fine artists, writers, craftspeople, and motivated students from across the country to share their professional knowledge and love of bookmaking. The two sessions are split between a historic research station on Flathead Lake and the University of Montana's campus in Missoula. Students will be able to choose from a range of courses, including bookbinding, papermaking, letter carving, and a printing workshop on a 1936 Hacker Test press, home of Bear Scratch Press.

The Institute supports high quality craftsmanship within a flourishing literary and arts community. Between immersive workshops, there will be opportunities to visit the MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURE, where instructors at the Institute will exhibit their art, readings, wilderness excursions, cozy nights under the stars, and a chance to meet fellow lovers of the printed word.

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Heartland Artist Retreat (30 Mar 2026)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Join us for Into the Heartland Artist Retreat

July 19-24, 2026
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
Itasca, IL 60143 (close to O’Hare airport)

Open to all Artists!
Feel free to forward and share with any and all who are interested!

Into the Heartland is a boutique artist retreat—a gentle pause—a deep breath of fresh air amid life’s hustles. It is an experience of connection, creativity and curiosity that will leave you renewed and enthused long after you return home. Eight stellar instructors have been selected including:

Daniel Essig teaching “Altered Mica Book” and Joseph Lappie (St. Ambrose University) teaching “Book Bind-a-Palooza”

Calligraphy and painting classes too!

Visit the CCC website for all the exciting details!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Guild of Book Workers - Scholarships (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Guild of Book Workers Standards of Excellence Conference
November 5–7, 2026
Austin, Texas

Scholarship Applications are Open and DUE July 20!

https://guildofbookworkers.org/

https://guildofbookworkers.org/standards-excellence-2026

Montana Institute for the Book Arts | Summer Program (01 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Montana Institute for the Book Arts

The Montana Institute for Book Arts is a summer program that brings together artists, craftspeople, and motivated students from across the country to share their professional knowledge and their love of bookmaking. Two sessions are split between a historic research lodge on Flathead Lake and the University of Montana’s campus in Missoula. Students will choose one in-depth workshop per session, with ample opportunities to meet and collaborate with fellow lovers of the book arts.

Registration closes June 30^st.

Session 1

August 3rd - August 7th, 2026

University of Montana in Missoula

$1200

Master Printing Workshop with Harry Reese and Jonathan Gerken

Wood Engraving with Richard Wagener

Introduction to Bookbinding with Brenda Gallagher

Lecture on Rare Books from Stephanie Stillo, Library of Congress

Lunchtime Lecture and Panel on Curation with Cristina Favretto, Tropic Bound Book Fair

Book Arts Exhibition at Montana Museum of Art and Culture

Session 2

August 10th - August 14th, 2026

Flathead Lake Biological Station

$1500 (includes lodging)

Papermaking with Amanda Degener

Letter Carving in Stone with Christopher Stinehour

Innovative Book Structures with Emily Martin

Lecture on Naturalist Depiction in Books by Richard Wagener

Lectures on Art and Creative Collaboration from Peter Koch and Debra Earling

*Note, workshops are capped at ten students // $2500 for both sessions
Questions? Email daniela.garvue@umt.edu