Sunday June 22nd at 2 PM | Accordion Book Workshop w/ Debbie Bitner
**This listing is for a ticket to an in-person class. You are agreeing to our workshop policies below upon purchasing a ticket.
ACCORDION BOOK MAKING WORKSHOP
Class Date: Sunday, June 22nd 2025
Class Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $45 - All Materials Included
Location: Lighthouse Paper Co.
3600 N Wickham Rd, Ste 105
Melbourne, FL 32935
In this engaging workshop, participants will create their own accordion book using a delightful assortment of scrapbook paper and ephemera. An accordion book, historically originating from ancient China and Japan, features a series of pages that fold out in a concertina-style manner, offering a unique and dynamic way to present content. During the session, attendees will learn techniques for selecting and arranging paper and ephemera to create visually captivating pages that tell a story or convey a theme. Guided by Rockledge-based artist Debbie Bitner, the workshop will cover essential bookbinding methods and creative embellishment ideas to personalize each book.
The purpose of an accordion book is to provide a flexible and expandable format that can be used for various artistic and narrative expressions. Participants will discover the joy of this versatile book structure as they experiment with layering, collage, and mixed media to bring their artistic vision to life. By the end of the workshop, everyone will leave with a beautiful, handcrafted accordion book, perfect for use as a photo album, a journal, or a unique gift. This hands-on experience not only fosters creativity but also imparts valuable skills in bookmaking and design.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Debbie Bitner
Debbie Bitner is a former NASA Aerospace Engineer. She retired from NASA 8 years ago after a fulfilling 32 year career. She then began her latest journey, which eventually led to the creation of Beach Life Art.
Debbie loves the beach and specializes in watercolor painting of beach-related themes. Her Greeting Card's are reprints of her original art, printed on high quality watercolor paper.
WORKSHOP POLICIES
We will email you a ticket for admission within 24 hours of purchase. This ticket, printed or electronic, must be shown to staff prior to the start of the workshop.
Cancellations: We do not allow cancellations as we have committed to compensating our instructor for their time, supplies and talent. However, if you are unable to attend the workshop, let us know within 48 hours and you can either send someone else in your place or have this workshop's materials shipped to you. Lighthouse Paper Co. reserves the right to cancel this event due to limited attendance or staff shortage, in which a full refund will be promptly provided.
Dietary Restrictions: As part of this workshop we may provide snacks and refreshments. While we try to accommodate all attendees, please let us know of any dietary restrictions you have and we will do our best to provide alternatives.
All ages are welcome to attend.
Shipping policy
All orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped.
There may be instances out of our control where we experience a delay in processing and shipping your order, such as inclement weather, staffing or delivery delays. If there will be a delay in processing and shipping your order we will contact you with further information.
Domestic Shipping Rates and Estimates
Orders totaling less than $50 - Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.
Orders totaling $50 or more - Shipping charges are waived for your order and will be sent through standard shipping at no charge.
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2 to 8 business days |
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Expedited UPS Shipping |
2 to 5 business days |
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Next Day UPS Shipping |
1 to 2 business days |
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International Shipping
We offer standard international shipping to most countries outside the US.
Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout.
If you offer multiple international shipping options, you can list them in a table as well. You can include broader delivery timelines (e.g. 8 to 20 days) for international shipping since expectations can vary greatly depending on the destination.
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UPS Worldwide Expedited |
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Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes (including VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination country. Lighthouse Paper Co is not responsible for these charges if they are applied and are your responsibility as the customer.
How do I check the status of my order?
When your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification from us which will include a tracking number you can use to check its status. Please allow 48 hours for the tracking information to become available.
If you haven’t received your order within 7 days of receiving your shipping confirmation email, please contact us at myorder@lighthousepaper.com with your name and order number, and we will look into it for you.
Shipping to P.O. boxes
Please note that some carriers are not able to deliver shipments to US Postal Service PO Boxes. If you wish to deliver to a PO Box, please select USPS shipping at checkout.
Refunds, returns, and exchanges
We accept returns up to 30 days after delivery, if the item is unused and in its original condition, and we will refund the full order amount minus the shipping costs for the return.
In the event that your order arrives damaged in any way, please email us as soon as possible at myorder@lighthousepaper.com with your order number and a photo of the item’s condition. We address these on a case-by-case basis but will try our best to work towards a satisfactory solution.
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@lighthousepaper.com.
If you’re looking to return or exchange your order for whatever reason, we're here to help! We offer free returns within 30 days of purchase. You can return your product for store credit, a different product, or a refund to the original payment method.
Please note the following exceptions to our return and refund policy:
- Discounted items are final and cannot be returned or exchanged
- Returned items must have tags still on and be returned in original product packaging
- Returned items must have no visible signs of wear or use
To initiate a return, please complete the following steps:
- Reply to your order confirmation email to request which products you would like to return
- Print the prepaid return shipping label that you will receive by email
- Send all items back to us using the label provided