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: tables and chairs

Set up Time: 15 minutes 

Equipment Needs: provided by institution: paper towels

provided by instructor: PVA glue, paste, papers for pages and covers, cardboard or mat board, wax paper, round and flat brushes for glue, 6” bone

folders, metal rulers, exacto knives, scissors, cutting mats and pencils

Course Description: Do you like boxes? The skills students need to be able to construct a box are folding, cutting with an exacto knife and patience. 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.

We will learn how to cut bookboard with a straight edge and exacto knife, glue the pieces together, choose your favorite Japanese paper and wrap the box in it. If there’s time, we’ll even make an additional box, one that’s made just through folding. Bring your own exacto knife and self-healing mat if you have them. Students may also bring their own bookcloth or Japanese paper if they wish. All experience levels are welcome in this workshop.