{"product_id":"bookbinding-workshop-with-selena-matranga","title":"French Door Bookbinding Workshop with Selena Matranga","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: June 27th, 2026 (Saturday)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: 12PM - 3PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Hiromi Paper Showroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9469 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 117\u003cbr\u003eCulver City, CA 90232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Class size: 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003ePrice: $130 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe French Door Book is an interactive book structure featuring two front covers that open outward like doors to reveal layered interior pages. Constructed with two spines and a shared back cover, the format encourages nonlinear narratives, hidden imagery, and unexpected visual sequences. In this workshop, students will learn how to bind their own French Door Book using a selection of pre-cut materials, creating a unique and personalized structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Prior bookbinding experience is not required, but helpful. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelena Matranga (b. 1991, Manhattan, New York) is a Los Angeles–based artist, bookbinder, and educator whose practice centers on book arts, printmaking, and material experimentation. She received a BFA from Mills College in 2016 and has worked with leading artists’ studios and arts organizations including Charles Gaines Studio, Laura Owens Studio, and Crown Point Press. Alongside her studio practice, she teaches workshops in bookbinding and movable books at The International Print Museum in Carson. Her work has been exhibited in California, New York, and Miami, and she has participated in residencies including Mountain School of Arts and the In Cahoots Residency in Petaluma, California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eRefund Policy: No refunds on cancellations that occur within two weeks of workshop day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hiromi Paper, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52907920458037,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2262\/4635\/files\/IMG_8177.jpg?v=1779822757","url":"https:\/\/hiromipaper.com\/products\/bookbinding-workshop-with-selena-matranga","provider":"Hiromi Paper, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}