The blizzard book is a unique book form that is made by folding rather than sewing or pasting. It shares a process similar to an accordion fold, allowing for a strong binding, versatile for a variety of content.  In this workshop, students will learn the art of the blizzard book. Students will also work to create the pages for their blizzard books. Students will make a blizzard book to take with them when they leave.  

Date & Time:
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 5:30pm–8:30pm Central

Location:
Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, 1816 10th Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241

Workshop Cost:
$45 Total

Experience Level:
No experience necessary. Beginner to experienced individuals welcome, the form is flexible! The minimum age requirement for workshop participants for this event is 18+.

Instructor: 
Laura Farahzad Mayer is an artist and designer who grew up in Manitowoc WI. She is a printmaker, bookmaker, and hand letterer. Laura completed her MFA at the University of Iowa where she studied design, printmaking and earned a certificate from the Center for the Book. She previously worked professionally as a graphic artist for Whole Foods Market in Chicago. Her creative practice explores themes of grief, memory, culture and generational storytelling. Laura works as a professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and is based out of Milwaukee, WI. 

The cost is $45 per person, with the museum providing all the materials you will need to create unique books. The workshop begins promptly at 5:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. The doors open at 5:15 pm for check-in or to shop at our retail store. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes that may get messy. 

Space is limited, so registration and a $25 non-refundable deposit are required. The $20 balance is due at the beginning of the workshop. We accept cash, credit card or check. 

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at info@woodtype.org or call (920) 663-8671.