Ariana Rutledge
Bookbinding ‘22
Hometown: Eureka, CA
What did you do before coming to NBSS?
I worked as a cake decorator.
What's your dream job or project?
My dream job is to work in the Vatican Library.
What is your favorite NBSS experience?
My favorite experience has been making my own tools, like paring knives, lifting knives, and bone folders.
What's the most important thing you've learned at NBSS?
An important lesson that I've learned is that if you take the time to do the initial steps of a project well, it makes the rest go much smoother.