Laura A. Jackett 

65 North Drive • Rochester, NY 14612 • (585) 225-0065 • laurajackett@yahoo.com • laurajackett.net

Program Title:  Boxmaking 

Program Format:  Workshop

Length of Program: minimum 1.5 hours, can be extended 

Audience limit: 12

Space Required: Worktables and chairs

Set up Time: 15 minutes 

Equipment Needs: provided by institution: paper towels

provided by instructor: PVA glue, Japanese papers, bookboard or mat board, brushes, wax paper, pencils, bone folders, scissors, self healing mats

Student Supply (optional): Xacto knife, self healing mat, glue brush, bone folder, metal ruler, scissors

Course Description: Do you like boxes? Students will produce one finished box during the class. The skills students need to be able to construct a box are folding, gluing and patience. Glue the precut bookboard pieces together to form a tray; choose beautiful Japanese paper to cover your box, and choose a contrasting paper for the lid. Once you know the basics of making a box, you can modify it to any size to hold a book, collectibles or allow it to stand alone as it’s own piece of art. Bring your own exacto knife and self-healing mat if you have them.