First Friday: Recycled Bookbinding workshop

Have you ever wondered how bookbinding works? Join this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of bookbinding using recycled materials inspired by Poster House’s acclaimed exhibition We Tried to Warn You! Environmental Crisis Posters, 1970–2020. Participants will try their hands at simple bookbinding techniques using leftover promotional materials from the museum’s public programs. Guests will leave with their own hand-bound book. No previous experience necessary; all materials provided.

Isis Rivas is a self-taught bookmaker and paper artist based in Brooklyn, New York. Her practice looks to understand the boundaries of a book, filled an unfilled. Bookmaking as a personal craft has evolved into being a teaching artist for the last 6 years, teaching others the importance of self-reflection though artistic practice and writing.

Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org