Make and Keep Sketchbooks (in person)

Course description

Learn the affordances and constraints of the book as a format, exploring it as a tool that is iterative, sequential, and material. Discover how blank books have been used throughout history, including commonplace books, scrapbooks, and sketch books. Learn multi-section book binding techniques, including tools, material, process and finishing steps. The newly created books are used to promote a regular creative practice by creating imagery through drawing, collage, xerox transfer and writing prompts. Experiment with drawing and sketching within the space of the book, while considering line, color, pattern, scale, maps, grids, spreads, and sequencing. In addition to drawing and writing prompts in class, more prompts are shared for students who wish to explore a creative practice between class sessions. / Material fee of $29 included in tuition.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Required materials

Supplies for first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• preferred drawing materials (at least one)
  • markers
  • colored pencils
  • graphite
  • crayons
  • pastels
  • pens
• preferred wet media (at least one)
  • ink
  • watercolor and brush
  • gouache and brush
  • scissors
  • x-acto knife, olfa, or other snap knife with extra blades

Optional supplies

• washi tape

Students should expect to spend approximately $30–$40 on supplies in addition to tuition. What to wear Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before January 20 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.