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Montana Institute for the Book Arts
The Montana Institute for Book Arts is a summer program that brings together artists, craftspeople, and motivated students from across the country to share their professional knowledge and their love of bookmaking. Two sessions are split between a historic research lodge on Flathead Lake and the University of Montana’s campus in Missoula. Students will choose one in-depth workshop per session, with ample opportunities to meet and collaborate with fellow lovers of the book arts.
Registration closes June 30st.
Read more at https://www.umt.edu/um-press/miba/default.php
Session 1
August 3rd - August 7th, 2026
University of Montana in Missoula
$1200
Master Printing Workshop with Harry Reese and Jonathan Gerken
Wood Engraving with Richard Wagener
Introduction to Bookbinding with Brenda Gallagher
Lecture on Rare Books from Stephanie Stillo, Library of Congress
Lunchtime Lecture and Panel on Curation with Cristina Favretto, Tropic Bound Book Fair
Book Arts Exhibition at Montana Museum of Art and Culture
Session 2
August 10th - August 14th, 2026
Flathead Lake Biological Station
$1500 (includes lodging)
Papermaking with Amanda Degener
Letter Carving in Stone with Christopher Stinehour
Innovative Book Structures with Emily Martin
Lecture on Naturalist Depiction in Books by Richard Wagener
Lectures on Art and Creative Collaboration from Peter Koch and Debra Earling
*Note, workshops are capped at ten students // $2500 for both sessions
Questions? Email daniela.garvue@umt.edu
