Discover the Book Arts Workshop, a vibrant and unique part of Dartmouth offering students, faculty, and community members the opportunity to explore the arts of bookbinding, printing, and typography.
About
About
From creating sturdy journals or pop-up books to printing images from low-relief objects, access the Workshop’s bindery, presses, and wide selection of metal and wood typefaces to bring your project to life.
Studio Highlights:
- Curricular projects
- Open studios
- Workshops—open to all, as well specific groups/departments
- Pop-up events
Curricular Support
Curricular Support
Want to bring your class to the Book Arts Workshop? Over the years, we’ve hosted classes and tailored instruction for many departments and their projects, from one-off sessions to an entire term.
Workshops For All Abilities and Skill Levels
Join us for our special events and workshops. Each session includes full use of equipment and materials.
In light of increasing material costs, some programs and events will require a materials or registration fee. If required, you'll see this noted on the sign-up form.
Review the Book Arts Policies for more information.
Pop-up Events
We offer free drop-in events to the Dartmouth community. You’ll see these special sessions marked as such on our events booking page.
Open Studio Hours
Welcome to Open Studio: your creative destination to consult on a project, set type, make a book, card, or other paper-based item at Dartmouth! No registration for Open Studio Hours is necessary—just drop in.
Letterpress Studio
Want to design and create with Letterpress? Attend a Letterpress Orientation session first to use this workspace during Open Studio hours.
Bookbinding Studio
We don't require an orientation session for bookbinding. Please note, some book structures suit beginners, taking less time than others.
Have a specific project in mind? Email us ahead of time so we can prep and have materials and resources ready for you.
Story Booth
Story Booth
Read other's words, or write your own, in the Story Booth!
In this repurposed phone booth located near the Book Arts Workshop, you'll find a 1957 Hermes Baby Typewriter for you to type whatever you like. You can also leave your writing for future visitors on the corkboards lining the booth's walls. We hope you enjoy reading writing shared by those who stopped by the Story Booth.
*Book Arts Workshop staff periodically collect and archive writings from the Story Booth.
Events
Libcal Event
Tuesday Nov 4, 2025
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Case Binding
Ever wanted to make your own hard cover books? Join us for this workshop on case binding! Participants will walk through each step of the process on how to measure, cut, and construct cases. Each…
Book Arts Workshop, Bookbinding
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
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Drop-In Holiday Card Making
Interested in making a few handmade cards to send out this holiday season? Or maybe you need a break from studying or writing papers? Swing by the workshop for a drop-in card-making event. We will…
Book Arts Workshop, Bookbinding
