Making books by hand is a fun and creative challenge. Once you try one, you will want to learn more. There are a huge variety of bookmaking forms from simple to complex, and a handmade book makes a nice personal gift. Students will start with simple folded book forms and gradually create more complex book structures. The instructor will provide a large number of book structure samples as inspiration. Supply list will be sent to registrants a week ahead. About Debra: Debra Bickford has lived in the Buxton and Hollis area for over 50 years. She has a BA from Maine College of Art and a BS in Art Education from USM. She has taught Visual Arts in Maine at the High School Level for 37 years and recently retired. She has also served on the board of the Maine Art Education Association for twenty years and was the President from 2017-19. In 2015 she was the MAEA Secondary Art Educator of the year and in 2018 she was honored with the MAEA Art Educator of the year. Debra is a painter and printmaker who loves to garden.