Print Personalized Bookplates

Aug 15, 2026
10:00 AM
—1:00 PM

Location

Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE STREET, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Categories  Visual Arts

Instructor  Coralette Damme

A bookplate, or ex libris , is a decorative label placed inside a book to show ownership, often featuring a name, initials, coat of arms, or personal design. Originating in 15th-century Germany, bookplates became a popular way to mark personal libraries as books became more widely available, serving both as functional identifiers and collectible works of art.

 

In this class, participants will carve their own bookplate using a 4 x 5 inch carving block and linocut tools. We’ll explore how to incorporate text into block prints and develop a design that feels personal and meaningful. Students will print several bookplates in class using black ink on paper and will take their carved stamp home to continue printing on their own. All printmaking supplies will be provided.


 

About the Instructor: Coralette Damme

 

Your instructor will provide the following:

All printmaking tools, including: linocut carving tools, rubber carving blocks, ink pads, paper, latex gloves.

 

Students are asked to bring:

  • an apron, or wear clothes that could get ink stained. 
  • optional: a design / drawing for your bookplate, no larger than 4 x 5 inches. You will have some time to work on your design in class as well. 
  • Since your class runs over the lunch hour, you may want to consider bringing a lunch or snack. Click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities available before or after your class.

 

Skill Level 

No experience required. 

 

Age Requirement

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

 

Location Details

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine Street

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details

Tuition: $70

Materials Fee: $18

Total Cost: $88


NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.