Modern Coptic Books
Joelle Webber
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, & 21, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
A Serious Binding Made Easy!
Based on a historic binding, my Modern Coptic was designed for materials of today. To create this complex book, we will learn to back fabrics, cover book boards, cut down text blocks, shape concertinas, punch sewing stations, sew the unique linked stitched pattern & glue the finishing touches. Tools & materials will be provided.
Merrymeeting Community Adult Education, 35 Republic Ave, Topsham, ME 04086, 207) 729-7323
Repair Cafe
Joelle Webber
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10 am - 12:30 pm
Bring Your Unhappy Books!
Connecting members of the community familiar with repairs and those that aren't, but are excited to learn! Join experts able to repair electronics, lamps, mend clothing, small appliances, sharpen tools, wooden furniture, jewelry & more. Including Joelle Webber of Mermaid Bindery who will help with book repairs.
Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011, (207) 725-5242
Repair Cafe
Joelle Webber
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 am - 12:30 pm
Bring Your Unhappy Books!
Connecting members of the community familiar with repairs and those that aren't, but are excited to learn! Join experts able to repair electronics, lamps, mend clothing, small appliances, sharpen tools, wooden furniture, jewelry & more. Including Joelle Webber of Mermaid Bindery who will help with book repairs.
Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011, (207) 725-5242
Japanese Books -
Family Friendly
Joelle Webber
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Family Book Arts Fun!
This workshop is open only to adults with minors. We will explore the decorative sewing patterns of the Japanese Stab Binding, while learning a bit about the eastern traditions of book binding. Hammers and awls are used to create this book. Tools & materials provided.
Merrymeeting Community Adult Education, 35 Republic Ave, Topsham, ME 04086, 207) 729-7323
USM Summer Book Arts
Richard will, also, be part of the 2026 USM summer program. The 2026 summer class will run from July 6th through July 17th (Monday through Friday, no weekends).
Richard will be teaching two days (July15 & 16) : One day of binding (Folded vs Sewn) with some unusual options and one day of boxmaking (Boxes from two structures) using my system of folio and tray templates to build multiple structures.
Please see the 2026 Summer workshop info for more information below.
Wild Light Retreat
Karen Olson
Paper Sculpture and Artists Books in San Miguel de Allende.
October 7-13, 2026
San Miguel de Allende offers a wonderfully diverse culture and a thriving arts scene, and I’m delighted to return to teach this workshop.
This immersive, retreat-style workshop invites participants on a transformative creative journey—one that opens the heart-sense and awakens intuitive awareness. Through discussions and demonstrations, we’ll discover ways to let the inherent qualities, textures, and characteristics of each material guide the creative process and shape unique compositions.
Linda Laino will be our host in San Miguel. Full details below.