Martha Kearsley

Martha, a 1995 graduate of the bookbinding program, joined the faculty as a part-time instructor in 2009. Martha is a Portland Maine bookbinder with extensive experience in book conservation. She works as a conservator for Harvard University’s Weissman Preservation Center, the Houghton and Baker Libraries and the library of Northwestern University.  Department head Jeff Altepeter and Martha’s complementary expertise and interests combined with guest experts ensures depth and breadth in the bookbinding program.