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There is an undeniable elegance in having a box sized exactly to fit the treasure it contains. For rectangular items creating such a box can just require accuracy in measurement but for irregularly shaped things a whole new box making technique is necessary. In these three evenings you'll learn a box making technique originally used for cylindrical cases to store scrolls but which can be leveraged to make boxes of almost any shape. We will start out the first evening making a hexagonal box and in the following two evenings you'll be able to explore your own shapes. There will be interesting objects available but you should feel free to bring your own as well. These boxes are made of layered paper, covered with leather and decorated paper.
Tuesdays, October 20th, 27th, and November 3rd, 2026
Once per week for 3 weeks, 2 hours each class, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Instructor: James Spyker
Price includes all materials.
Level: Beginner, no experience required.
This is a masks required class.
Artist-Instructor Bio
James Spyker is a bookbinder and boxmaker who has been avidly learning traditional bookbinding since 1997. James has taught for Toronto District School Board and the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. He is the proprietor of 2×4 to the forehead, a publisher of books and special things.
