The Columbus Center for Paper & Book Arts is located in a charming, historic carriage house in the Discovery District of downtown Columbus, near the main library and Topiary Park. Devoted to education and community outreach, the Center includes a first floor gallery (with quarterly shows), workshop space for up to 30 participants and European Papers Studio Shop. Workshops are offered in the paper arts, bookbinding, collage, calligraphy, polymer clay and altered books.

We are happy to have you visit us! We are open Wednesday-Saturday from 11-4, as well as the third Tuesday of each month for Artful Evenings. During this monthly evening you can shop, visit the current gallery exhibition or take part in interactive arts workshops (activities change monthly). There is a nominal cost of $5 to cover materials, take part in the activity.
 
European Papers, Ltd. a worldwide supplier of book arts and collage materials, is housed within CCPBA. Founded with an uncompromising commitment to quality products, "the fine and unusual", European Papers seeks out beautiful items from Europe and throughout the world. Their studio shop offers more than 100 types of handmade, printed and decorative papers; collage materials, antique reproductions, charms, ribbons, findings, beads, bookbinding supplies, artist materials and project kits. With more than 500 different items available, there's too many to list. They also offer some handbound books, cards and gifts for truly inspired gift-giving. The variety of items and price ranges encourage creativity with every purchase.

Private workshops and spousal activities can be arranged for your convention or meeting. Please call to receive a brochure outlining these special offerings.  

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Directions to the Studio:

The CCPBA and European Papers is located in downtown Columbus in the Discovery District, near the main library and Topiary Park. Housed in a historic carriage house, our address is 539 East Town Street (just across the street from Kappa Kappa Gamma national headquarters) but we are located in the rear (directly behind the mansion house) and best to access from Walnut Street (1 short block South). Off street parking is available just outside our garden door.

From the North:  follow I-71 and take the Main Street exit, go straight at exit (Rich Street) 1 block, turn right onto Washington Ave. and go one block to Walnut Street, turn right, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.

From the South:  follow I-71 to I-70 East and take the 4th Street exit, follow 4th Street turning right on Town St., go straight 6 blocks to Washington Ave. and turn right, go one short block to Walnut Street and turn left, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.

From the West:  follow I-70 East and take the 4th Street exit, continue straight then veer left to 4th Street; turn right on Town St., go straight 6 blocks to Washington Ave. and turn right, go one short block to Walnut Street and turn left, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.

From the East:  follow I-70 west to I-71 north and take the Broad St. exit, turning right onto Broad St., go 1 block turning right onto Parsons Ave., go straight 4 blocks turning right onto Town St./Bryden Rd., go straight 3 blocks then turn left at Washington Ave., go one short block to Walnut Street and turn left, the carriage house is just ahead on the left.