Our programme
Join us in 2026 for a wonderful array of different, creative workshops led by our members.
Turkish Map Folds
Tuesday February 3rd 10 - 12
Zoom
Join us as we take part in an ONLINE session practising Turkish Map Folds. A list of materials to have to hand will be provided beforehand.
Into the Fold
Thursday February 19th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
Focus on our 'Into the Fold' upcoming exhibition: 3D paper structures activity and developing elements of our collaborative installation plans. Also an overview of our branding, publicity and discussion of other exhibition-related matters.
Into the Fold part 2
Tuesday March 3rd 7.15 - 9
Zoom
An ONLINE session focussing on our ‘Into the Fold’ exhibition: A 3D paper structure activity. Following on from the in-person meeting, a look at our collaborative installation plan so far. Plus a look at our branding, publicity and discussion of other exhibition matters.
Carousel Books
Thursday March 19th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
This workshop will be looking at the carousel book structure. Participants will be lead through the different steps to create their own individual pieces.
Zoom session
Tuesday April 7th 10 - 12
Zoom
Join us ONLINE - the theme is on its way.....
Fantasy Boxes
Thursday April 16th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
This workshop will be showcasing the intriguing Fantasy Box structure and leading us through step-by-step to make our own versions.
Our Favourite Book Art Things
Tuesday May 5th
7.15 - 9
Zoom
Join us ONLINE as we share the Book Artists that inspire us, the best sources for materials, all rounded off with a general Q and A to solve those Book Art conundrums you might have.
Mark-making
Thursday May 21st 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
A day of exploring and experimenting with different kinds of mark-making – let those inhibitions go!
Zoom session
Tuesday June 2nd 10 - 12
Zoom
Join us ONLINE - the theme is on its way.....
Cyanotype
Thursday June 18th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
The perfect time of the year (we hope!) to explore the wonderful world of Cyanotype, using the sun’s rays to ‘take’ photographic images.
Zoom session
Tuesday July 7th
7.15 - 9
Zoom
An ONLINE session - theme coming very soon...
Annual outing
July
details to come...
Zoom session
Tuesday September 1st 10 - 12
Zoom
Join us ONLINE ....
All Things Japan
Thursday September 17th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
Join us as we travel through all things Japan – from beautiful papers, to intriguing structures.
Zoom session
Tuesday October 6th 7.15 - 9
Zoom
Join us ONLINE ...
October
Thursday October 15th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
Theme and activity tbc
Zoom session
Tuesday November 3rd 10 - 12
Zoom
Join us ONLINE....
November
Thursday November 19th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
Theme and activity tbc
AGM +
Tuesday December 1st 7.15 - 9
Zoom
Join us ONLINE for our AGM and an invitation to everyone to share their Desert Island Discs of book arts!
Christmas Fun!
Thursday December 17th 10 - 3
Aston-on-Clun Village Hall, SY7 8EH
Christmas Fun in true MBAG style - with creativity and with food.