THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 28, 2025 Page 7 At the Saugus Public Library Awl in a Day of Artistry Bookmaking By Joanie Allbee A s Kelly Slater’s two book patterns unfolded, a fl oral bouquet of colorful books emerged. Each new book that was handcrafted by students adopted the uniqueness and personality of the maker. The Brooks Room at the Saugus Public Library was filled with an array of creative supplies for each person to make and take two books. The two books that were being made in this class were a snake accordion fold book and a three-hole pamphlet stitch book. ”It was wonderful to see how engaged all the participants were in the creative process and how each of them made beautiful and original books,” Instructor Kelly said of the Bookmaking workshop she led last Saturday (March 22). The workshop was funded by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local arm of the Mass Cultural Council. Class promptly got underway with the making of the snake accordion fold book, which came together with cuts and folds. Kelly gave clear instructions and her sister Tracy assisted. Soon the students fi nished their books. Moving ahead in timely fashion, eager book crafters started the second style of book, the three-hole pamphlet stitch book. After all the folding, tearing and layouts were done, Kelly demonstrated using the awl and sewing the signatures to make the spine of the book. By the end of class, all students had two beautiful unique books to create in and proudly show off . Each student left with a needle, awl and supplies to make another book on their own. “I thought it was great,” said Brenda Leary, one of the students in the workshop. “I really enjoyed the class,” she said. Audrey Reed reminded us all how “The Saugus Library has so many wonderful programs.” If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 Two friends, Audrey Reed and Brenda Leary, were pleased with the two fabulous books they each made in Kelly Slater’s Bookmaking Class last Saturday. Here they proudly display their snake accordion fold and three-hole pamphlet stitch books. (Courtesy Photo of Joanie Allbee) TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY Instructor and book making artist Kelly Slater demonstrates the specifi c folds for making the books. The table is fi lled with all kinds of artistic touches for students to personalize each book. (Courtesy Photo of Joanie Allbee) BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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