In this 4-week workshop we will make our own paste papers and build one flat-back case binding together. We will also start and get as far as we can in a second identical binding which students will finish at home. Skills that students will learn include: paste papers, tearing down paper and building signatures, sewing on tapes, handmade headbands using cloth or paper, building a case with a cloth spine (measuring text block, and cutting board and cloth and paper), and casing in book. Each student will leave with one complete book and the materials for a second book as well as a big stack of beautiful paste papers to use for future bookbinding projects. This is a course that is designed for those who are more serious about learning the nuts and bolts of the craft of hand bookbinding. There will also be special attention drawn to ways of accomplishing professional results at home with inexpensive tools. Besides 14 hours of instruction in a small class environment, all materials for paste papers and two books are included in the price for this workshop. If we do not finish second book, students will be responsible for having their own tools and glue for finishing at home.
This workshop is limited to 5 people so that I can spend more time one-on-one with each student. Anyone who has bookbinding experience is welcome. If you are unsure if this is a fit for you, please contact me at lesha@littlemountainbindery.com before signing up.
All workshops will be held Sunday afternoons from 1-4:30 p.m.
Sundays from 1-4:30 p.m.: September 8, September 15, September 29, October 6
Please note that we will not be meeting on September 22.
PLEASE NOTE:
Any cancellation will be eligible for bindery credit only. This credit can be used toward any future bindery service, Fillion product or workshop. Cancellations should be made a week in advance of the first workshop date so I can notify the next person on the waitlist. Partial credit due to not attending will not be an option.
This is a 4-week workshop. Attendance is very important. Workshops missed will not be made up and may result in student not being able to complete their book. Please triple check the dates and times to make sure you are available.
