2023 AAB New Student Registration Form

If you’ve never taken a class at AAB before, you’re in the right place! If you're a returning student, click here for your registration form.

New students, please use this form to register. You will need to upload your resume, 3 images of your work with a short description of the images, and provide a statement of your bookbinding background. If you're brand new to bookbinding and don't have images of books, don't worry! These images help us get to know you, but won't be evaluated for class placement, so you can include other work you've done, or images that inspire you.

Some courses may require samples of your work to ensure that the course is a good fit for you. If we need further information, we’ll reach out.

Choose the course/s you are applying for below.
If the class is listed as *FULL*, you will be added to the waiting list.

PLEASE NOTE: This form is not a guarantee of registration. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional consideration made for diploma students.

You will receive an email within two weeks of receiving your completed online form to finalize your registration.

Thank you for your interest!

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

US Phone Number

Please enter a valid US phone number.

International Phone Number

If outside the US, please enter your international phone number.

Course/s you are registering for*

Fundamentals of Full Leather Binding :: August 10 – 21 **A few spots are left!**MORE IS BETTER: Master class in Artists' Editions :: August 24 – September 4 **A few spots are left!**Gold Tooling :: October 5 – 9Intermediate/Advanced Fine Leather Binding :: October 12 – 23Fundamentals of Half-Leather Binding :: November 2 – 13 **A few spots are left!**Edge Gilding :: November 16-20Introduction to Bookbinding Level 1 :: November 27 – December 1 **FULL**This class is provisionally full. You will be added to a wait list.Introduction to Bookbinding Level 2 :: December 4-8 **FULL**This class is provisionally full. You will be added to a wait list.Introduction to Bookbinding Level 1 :: December 11 – 15

AAB has limited student housing availability. Are you applying for AAB student housing?*

Yes, I am interested in AAB student housing and would prefer a SHARED bedroom/bathroom if available ($400 per week). 1 shared room is available.Yes, I am interested in AAB student housing and would prefer a PRIVATE bedroom/bathroom if available ($565 per week). 4 private rooms are available.Yes, I am interested in AAB student housing and would prefer a PRIVATE condominium if available ($1175 per week). 1 private condo is available.No, I will be arranging my own accommodations

Housing Information

Student housing is arranged no later than 45 days prior to the start of the course you are accepted into. An email will be sent to you as early as possible with regards to your student housing arrangement. * Please note - If you have special needs for health reasons, please fill out the next box, so we can best accommodate you. All information will be kept private.

Do you have any dietary restrictions or other special needs? Please include any specific information that we should know about. If not, please answer - no.*

Gender*

FemaleMalePrefer not to say (If you are applying for student housing, please choose one of the first two options).

Are you applying for a scholarship?*

YesNo

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are awarded in the spring each year. A separate Scholarship Form is required for scholarship applications. If you haven't already completed this form online, please find this form located on the AAB website under the scholarship tab. For questions, please contact aab@ahhaa.org for more details.

https://bookbindingacademy.org/

Upload your PDF Resume here.*

Written Statement (300 words or less) of your bookbinding background*

Work sample 1 upload.*

Work sample 1 - short written description*

Work sample 2 upload*

Work sample 2 - short written description*

Work sample 3 upload*

Work sample 3 - short written description*

Payment Policy

You should receive an email within 1-2 weeks of receiving your conpleted online registration form. This email will let you know your enrollment status.

You’ll need to make a 50% tuition deposit to confirm your class registration. Final payments will then be due 45 days before the course.

Online payment is preferred, but please contact us at aab@ahhaa.org or call 970-728-8649 if you would like to pay by check or money order.

Failure to provide a tuition deposit may result in your space being filled by another applicant, unless other arrangements are made in advance.

Transfer and Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel a class, please notify us as soon as possible. Payment is refunded in full for cancellations before 45 days, minus a $150 administration fee. If you’d like to transfer your tuition payment to another course, you’ll be charged a $100 fee.

No refunds will be issued for student cancellations within 45 days of the course.

If AAB is forced to cancel a class for any reason, students will receive full refunds or the opportunity to transfer their funds to an alternate course without paying the transfer fee.

Thank you so much for submitting your American Academy of Bookbinding course application. Your information will be reviewed and you will be contacted by a member of the AAB staff within two weeks regarding registration.