This workshop is offered by a Noblesville favorite artist, Geoff Davis (Santa Claus!), as part of our Spring CropTacular 2025. Registration is limited and only open to those attending the CropTacular. It is currently sold out. Please email us at mrsandreameyer@gmail.com to be added to a wait list.
This is an optional workshop and the registration fee is non-refundable. If you cancel for any reason, you will forfeit the fee. If The Whole Kit N Kaboodle cancels the event for any reason, you will be refunded the total amount paid.
Exploring Book Arts – Flipping Stars, Concertinas, and Lots of Extras!
When: Friday, May 16, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: The Workshops of G.B. Davis (Santa’s Workshop)
92 South 9th Street, Noblesville, Indiana
Join Geoff Davis—a nationally recognized book artist and educator—for a creative and inspiring afternoon exploring the world of Book Arts. Designed especially for paper-craft enthusiasts and experienced scrapbookers, this hands-on class will introduce you to exciting book structures that unfold, flip, and reveal in surprising ways.
You'll start by constructing a simple pamphlet to set the creative tone and pace. From there, you'll dive into the magical world of Star Books. These beautiful, hardcover books feature carefully folded pages arranged to unfold into spectacular stars. You'll create two different star-book variations using similar techniques, but each will open uniquely—revealing delightful surprises with every flip.
Next, Geoff will guide you through constructing a traditional accordion book—but with creative extras! Learn how to add hidden pockets, envelopes, and even "books-within-books" to make your creations both beautiful and functional.
To celebrate Noblesville’s beloved Peony Festival, Geoff will provide specialty peony-themed paper, hand-printed on his antique letterpresses, along with unique festival-inspired scraps. These materials are perfect for incorporating festival memories, photographs, notes, and mementos into your handcrafted books.
All tools, specialty papers, materials, and water will be provided. Just bring your creativity, a magazine (to be repurposed into your projects), and a desire to connect and create within the charming atmosphere of "Santa’s Workshop," familiar to many of you from holiday visits.
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today and create beautiful, one-of-a-kind books that capture your Peony Festival memories!
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Geoff Davis is a nationally recognized artisan with over 40 years of teaching experience. Named to Early American Life magazine’s Directory of American Craft since 2017 for book arts, letterpress, woodcarving, and decorative painting, he teaches at IU Indianapolis, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, and prestigious craft retreats nationwide. Geoff combines his passion for traditional techniques, letterpress, and book arts into engaging classes that emphasize hands-on learning. His teaching style, known for patience, humor, and clarity, empowers students of all skill levels to explore confidently and creatively—learning approachable methods to continue making beautiful books at home without costly materials or tools.
