BELFAST — Two Book Arts workshops will be held at Waterfall Arts as part of the Belfast Bound Book Festival on May 7. For adults, Abbie Read will lead Paste Paper and Bookbinding from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Bridget Matros leads Art Together Mornings for parents and children, where the focus will be on bookmaking from 10 a.m. to noon.

Art Together Mornings is a series of memorable mornings where adult and child create side-by-side. Each project is designed to fully engage all ages and stages; parents get their hands dirty enjoying the materials while being guided with tips on supporting their young artists' creativity. As part of the Book Festival, the group will create special paste papers to use as covers and learn how to assemble and embellish a simple booklet to take home.

On the same day, Abbie Read guides a friendly group in a decorative paper and art journal workshop. The decorative papers are made of multiple layers of thin glazes of color using patterns and marks. These handmade papers will be used to make the journal cover and Read will teach the Coptic bookbinding technique which allows the book to lie flat when opened for ease in painting, drawing, or writing. All materials will be provided.

All classes and workshops have minimum and maximum enrollment thresholds, so early registration will improve the chances of the class running and your slot in it. Partial scholarships for youth classes are available to those in need. You can find more information on classes and instructors and register online at waterfallarts.org or call 338-2222 during office hours, Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5.

2016 marks Waterfall Arts' tenth year in Belfast; offering innovative classes, open studios, workshops, exhibitions, studio rentals, and cultural events. The organization is supported by yearlong business sponsors Cold Mountain Builders, All Creatures Acupuncture, Graffic Teeze, Revision Energy and the Green Store. Waterfall Arts is located at 256 High Street in Belfast.