Accordion Journal with Flag Books and Pockets Workshop

Create this fun hard-cover hybrid book form that combines an accordion book, pockets and a flag book in one! Perfect for use as a travel journal, a special book to commemorate an event, or as a showcase for your photographs or artwork. Illustrated step-by-step instructions are included so you can make this book again with your own ideas.

Courtesy of Ginger Burrell

Student Supplied Materials: bone (paper) folder, scissors, ruler or quilt ruler, pencil, eraser, self-healing cutting mat at least 12” x 18”, X-acto knife and extra blades. Optional: brayer.*If you have any questions about the materials list please contact us at 408.354.2646 or education@numulosgatos.org.

Instructor Supplied Materials: All papers for your book and its covers, pre-cut Davey board covers, glue, glue brushes, waxed paper, tools to share, illustrated step-by-step instructions.

About the Instructor
Ginger Burrell is an artist and teacher. She has her BFA in Photography from San Jose State University’s school of Art and Design. Ginger has been teaching book arts for ten years and still loves the “aha” moment when students discover their own book making talents. Ginger’s primary medium is artists’ books. Her work includes photography, monotype and composite imagery and explores a range of topics from the personal, to the political, to the universal. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and her books are held in private and public collections. Ginger lives in Morgan Hill, California with her husband, Greg, and “too many” cats.