A nationally recognized nonprofit arts center in Minneapolis dedicated to the book as an art form. MCBA offers hands-on workshops in letterpress printing, bookbinding, papermaking, and screen printing in their stunning Open Book facility in Downtown Minneapolis. Their studio is one of the most well-equipped book arts facilities in the country, with Vandercook and platen presses, a paper pulp studio, and bindery.
Classes at Minnesota Center for Book Arts91 available
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Printmaking
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Jun 186:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Jun 2010:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Jun 256:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Jun 2710:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Jul 26:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Jul 410:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Jul 96:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Jul 1110:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Jul 166:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Jul 1810:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Jul 236:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Jul 2510:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Jul 306:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Aug 110:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Aug 66:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Aug 810:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Aug 136:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Aug 1510:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Aug 206:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Aug 2210:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Aug 276:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Aug 2910:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Sep 36:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Sep 510:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Sep 106:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Sep 1210:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Sep 176:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Sep 1910:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Sep 246:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Sep 2610:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Oct 16:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Oct 310:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Oct 86:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Oct 1010:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Oct 156:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Oct 1710:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Oct 226:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Oct 2410:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Intro to Screen Printing
Thu, Oct 296:00 PM3 hrsBeginner
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Letterpress Printing Workshop
Sat, Oct 3110:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Crafts
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Jun 2111:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Jun 2811:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Jul 511:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Jul 1211:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Jul 1911:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Jul 2611:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Aug 211:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Aug 911:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Aug 1611:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Aug 2311:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Aug 3011:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Sep 611:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Sep 1311:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Sep 2011:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Sep 2711:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Oct 411:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Oct 1111:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Oct 1811:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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Bookbinding for Beginners
Sun, Oct 2511:00 AM3.5 hrsBeginner
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DJing & Music Production
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DJing & Music Production Drop-In
Mon, Jun 221:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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DJing & Music Production Drop-In
Wed, Aug 269:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Mini Golf
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Hands-On Mini Golf
Fri, Jun 2610:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Mini Golf
Mon, Aug 316:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Tap Dance
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Tap Dance Drop-In
Tue, Jun 307:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Tap Dance Drop-In
Fri, Sep 42:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Cheese Making
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Hands-On Cheese Making
Sun, Jul 53:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Cheese Making
Tue, Sep 811:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Leatherwork
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Leatherwork Drop-In
Tue, Jul 712:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Leatherwork Drop-In
Sun, Sep 138:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Soap Making
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Hands-On Soap Making
Mon, Jul 139:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Soap Making
Tue, Sep 154:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Boxing & Martial Arts
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Boxing & Martial Arts Drop-In
Thu, Jul 166:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Boxing & Martial Arts Drop-In
Mon, Sep 211:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Japanese Arts
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Hands-On Japanese Arts
Mon, Jul 202:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Japanese Arts
Thu, Sep 2410:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Rowing
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Rowing Drop-In
Fri, Jul 2411:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Rowing Drop-In
Mon, Sep 287:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Bartending
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Hands-On Bartending
Tue, Jul 288:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Bartending
Fri, Oct 23:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Golf
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Golf Drop-In
Mon, Aug 34:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Golf Drop-In
Tue, Oct 612:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Pickleball
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Hands-On Pickleball
Wed, Aug 51:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Pickleball
Mon, Oct 129:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Argentine Tango
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Argentine Tango Drop-In
Mon, Aug 1010:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Argentine Tango Drop-In
Wed, Oct 146:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Fermentation
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Hands-On Fermentation
Fri, Aug 147:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Fermentation
Mon, Oct 192:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Paint & Sip
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Paint & Sip Drop-In
Tue, Aug 183:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Paint & Sip Drop-In
Fri, Oct 2311:00 AM1 hrAll Levels
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Wine Education
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Hands-On Wine Education
Sun, Aug 2312:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
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Hands-On Wine Education
Tue, Oct 278:00 PM1 hrAll Levels
About Minnesota Center for Book Arts
What classes does Minnesota Center for Book Arts offer?
Minnesota Center for Book Arts offers Printmaking, Crafts, DJing & Music Production, Mini Golf, and more classes in Minneapolis. Browse upcoming sessions and current availability above.
How do I book a class at Minnesota Center for Book Arts?
Find a class in the list above, click Book Now, and you go directly to Minnesota Center for Book Arts's own booking page to reserve your spot.
Is Minnesota Center for Book Arts good for beginners?
Most classes at Minnesota Center for Book Arts welcome complete beginners — no prior experience needed. Each listing shows the difficulty level so you can find the right fit.