Bookbinding
Each month, learn a different way to make handmade books, absorbing the use of basic bookbinding tools and techniques along the way. You'll leave able to make additional books on your own.
Section 1A, Piano Hinge Books use stick-like supports for the spine: twigs, chopsticks, pencils, wires, etc. Bring any specific 'sticks' you'd like to work with; other materials will be supplied.
Section 2A, Flag & Tunnel Books: Flag books open up to flaps and varied page layouts, while Tennel Books open to become 3-dimensional dioramas. Bring a magazine or some pictures to cut up and include.
Section 3A, Asian Stab Bindings make elegant, simple books with an exposed spine and a decoratie cover. We'll complete both a soft and a hard-cover book in class.
Section 4A, Reclaimed Books: Turn an old book into a tresure box or transformative work of art. Bring several books and collage materials to class.
Course Number
AW544Class Size
8Age Range
17+Skill Level
All LevelsPrerequisite
None
Materials
All bookbinding materials will be supplied.
To Section FALL–3A: Window Picture Albums, bring at least 8 pictures and/or photographs, 4” x 5” each.
Instructor, Schedule, and Cost
Instructor: Jennifer Hughes
Section 1A, Piano Hinge Books: 1 Sunday, Feb 28, 1–4pm – OPEN
Section 2A, Flag & Tunnel Books: 1 Sunday, Mar 21, 1–4pm – OPEN
Section 3A, Asian Stab Bindings: 1 Sunday, Ap 18, 1–4pm – OPEN
Section 4A, Reclaimed Books: 1 Sunday, May 16, 1–4pm – OPEN
$40 for one session. Sign up for two or more at the same time and take 10% off.
Plus materials fee: $10 for each session, payable in class