Hi Denise,
The Nova Studio in Richmond has a class. Here's the link --> www.thenovastudio.com/descrip...ooks.htm
Also, you might try the San Francisco Center for the Book. They have all kinds of cool classes relating to book arts. The link is --> www.sfcb.org/ . And until you find a class you can attend, may I humbly steer you towards my web site --> karenswhimsy.com/altered-books and my blog --> artful-journey.com . I've written a lot about my experiences creating altered books. Maybe you'll find something useful! Happy altering!

I don't know which "Bay Area" you are talking about but if you are in the Houston, TX area, I am giving a mini-workshop next Sat, July 1, at the Hobby Lobby at Bay Area and I 45 south at 10:00 am. This is the Texas Mixed Media group and fun. Kay Cox

and Tampa Bay....

and Seattle!

How about this?
<Let us know if you'd like to sign up for this class...

Saturday, February 3, 2007

Bookmaking with Recycled Materials

Come learn how to make a book using coptic binding and creatively recycled materials. We'll make books that can be used as scrapbooks, blank books, journals, and more, using materials provided as well as materials you've saved up. Class is limited to 8 students; call or email to register.

Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, near Dwight Way,
Berkeley.
Cost: $15 general, $10 Ecology Center members, no one turned away for lack of funds.
Info: Beck, 510-548-2220 x233, erc@ecologycenter.org,
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Check this out too:

collage.meetup.com/86/

All interested artists are welcome!

- Chel

Check out a South Bay paper arts studio in Willow Glen called A Work of Heart. www.aworkofheart.com

The space isn't truly limited to paper arts, but that is the focus. I call this my artistic home away from home, as the owner, Andrea, is a laid back and amazing lady. She ALWAYS teaches me something and loves to play with media, techniques and tools. If you don't have a tool, but would love to try it before buying it, this studio is for you! You can arrange for the space for an intimate gathering of friends or come on an open "crop" night (lots of scrapbookers use her studio) to do whatever. Check out her site for more details.

I really love this place.

Check out the Bay Area Altered Books group on Meetup. Also - check out A Work of Heart studio in Willow Glen (San Jose, CA) area. The owner, Andrea, has a standing open studio night on Wed. nights for altered booking.

www.aworkofheart.com