This class is now full. You may sign up for the waitlist via this Google form. 

Souvenir photo albums were accordion style fold-out view books with photos/illustrations on each page highlighting attractions of a certain city. They had flexible fabric spines and decorative covers. It is a very versatile structure that is simple to construct but gives a very finished product.

All materials and tools will be supplied, but you are welcome to bring any of your own tools and supplies. 

Due to the popularity of these free classes we are unable to admit everyone who wishes to participate. In order to expand access we will randomize final selection of participants instead of first sign-up, first admitted. This class is now full. To add your name to the waitlist please use this Google form. 

Every Month from February to June, the Art Department partners with the Philadelphia Center for the Book to offer free book arts workshops. For questions, please contact the Art Department at 215-686-5403 or by emailing art@freelibrary.org. 

About the instructor:

Valeria Kremser is a senior conservation technician, bookbinder, educator, and sometimes artist, born and raised in Philadelphia. She currently works in the Steven Miller Conservation Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, in Van Pelt Library. At her previous position at the Conservation Center for Art and Historic artifacts, she worked on many exciting projects including the notebooks of Bruce Springsteen and the library of Frederick Douglass. She is the co-chair of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers, and in her free time, she makes and collects miniature books.

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