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General Applications for 2026 Paper and Book Intensive

BM
Beidler Made
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:01 PM

Hi Everyone,

General Applications for PBI 2026 are now open!!

To apply, visit www.paperbookintensive.org and access the application under the PBI 2026 tab.

The 2026 Paper and Book Intensive takes place May17-28, 2026. Applications received within the first two weeks of the application period will be given priority, so timely application is encouraged.

Acceptance letters are sent out starting in early February, and we continue to accept applications through April 15 or until all spots are confirmed and filled. Once all spots are filled, remaining applicants are put on a waiting list. Those placed on the waiting list are notified about openings as soon as one becomes available. The waiting list remains open until May 1.

If you need a refresher on which classes will be at PBI this year, you can view themHERE.

We look forward to seeing you in May!

Sincerely,The PBI Co-Directors​

Hi Everyone, General Applications for PBI 2026 are now open!! To apply, visit www.paperbookintensive.org and access the application under the PBI 2026 tab. The 2026 Paper and Book Intensive takes place May17-28, 2026. Applications received within the first two weeks of the application period will be given priority, so timely application is encouraged. Acceptance letters are sent out starting in early February, and we continue to accept applications through April 15 or until all spots are confirmed and filled. Once all spots are filled, remaining applicants are put on a waiting list. Those placed on the waiting list are notified about openings as soon as one becomes available. The waiting list remains open until May 1. If you need a refresher on which classes will be at PBI this year, you can view them[HERE](https://www.paperbookintensive.org/2025classes). We look forward to seeing you in May! Sincerely,The PBI Co-Directors​
BM
Beidler Made
Tue, Jan 13, 2026 2:27 PM

Sorry Everyone,

My last email linked to last year's classes - this year's can be found here: www.paperbookintensive.org/classes2026.

Apologies!
Brien
Co-Director, Paper and Book Intensive

On Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 11:01 AM, Beidler Made brien@beidlermade.com wrote:

Hi Everyone,

General Applications for PBI 2026 are now open!!

To apply, visit www.paperbookintensive.org and access the application under the PBI 2026 tab.

The 2026 Paper and Book Intensive takes place May17-28, 2026. Applications received within the first two weeks of the application period will be given priority, so timely application is encouraged.

Acceptance letters are sent out starting in early February, and we continue to accept applications through April 15 or until all spots are confirmed and filled. Once all spots are filled, remaining applicants are put on a waiting list. Those placed on the waiting list are notified about openings as soon as one becomes available. The waiting list remains open until May 1.

If you need a refresher on which classes will be at PBI this year, you can view themHERE.

We look forward to seeing you in May!

Sincerely,The PBI Co-Directors​

Sorry Everyone, My last email linked to last year's classes - this year's can be found here: www.paperbookintensive.org/classes2026. Apologies! Brien Co-Director, Paper and Book Intensive On Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 11:01 AM, Beidler Made <brien@beidlermade.com> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > General Applications for PBI 2026 are now open!! > > To apply, visit www.paperbookintensive.org and access the application under the PBI 2026 tab. > > The 2026 Paper and Book Intensive takes place May17-28, 2026. Applications received within the first two weeks of the application period will be given priority, so timely application is encouraged. > > Acceptance letters are sent out starting in early February, and we continue to accept applications through April 15 or until all spots are confirmed and filled. Once all spots are filled, remaining applicants are put on a waiting list. Those placed on the waiting list are notified about openings as soon as one becomes available. The waiting list remains open until May 1. > > If you need a refresher on which classes will be at PBI this year, you can view them[HERE](https://www.paperbookintensive.org/2025classes). > > We look forward to seeing you in May! > > Sincerely,The PBI Co-Directors​