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Waitlist – Spiral Bookmaking
Workshop exploring a spiral book structure folded from two long sheets. Participants insert colors and discover how they emerge through the form.
What you’ll do
In partnership with Amu Arts, the Sonoma Community Center is pleased to offer three special workshops on February 14th, given by guest artists visiting from Japan. Register for more than one workshop and receive a 10% discount. Sign up for all three to make it a full day experience at 20% off!
This book was designed by Adachi for a work inspired by DNA and the growth of the giant beanstalk. Its defining feature is a dynamic spiral structure created solely by folding two long sheets of paper, without the use of glue or thread.
In this workshop, participants work with two long sheets of paper and thin colored papers. One of the long sheets is translucent and folded in half lengthwise. Participants freely insert colored paper between the folded layers. As the structure is folded and completed, participants discover how the inserted colors shift and emerge through the spiral form.
Anyone interested in making things can participate. No prior bookmaking experience is required.
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
About your Instructor
Ryoko Adachi
Ryoko Adachi is a Tokyo-based book artist working with paper, photography, printing, and typography. Her artist books draw philosophical reflection from familiar motifs—often drawn from everyday life—by reinterpreting them from a new perspective.
After earning a master’s degree in graphic design, she gained professional experience as a graphic designer in Tokyo while continuing her artistic practice. She later studied at an art university in Germany with the support of a grant, where she further developed her book-based practice. She also collaborated on artistic projects during an artist-in-residence program in Finland. Her works are included in public collections in Europe, North America, and Africa, and have been exhibited internationally.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Waitlist – Spiral Bookmaking
Workshop exploring a spiral book structure folded from two long sheets. Participants insert colors and discover how they emerge through the form.
Schedule
Saturday, February 14, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Experience Level
All-Levels, Beginning, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
18-over$70 – Registration Cost
$10 – Materials Fee
$80 – Total Registration Cost
