In this hands-on class, students learn the fundamental techniques of traditional bookbinding with a hardcover book created from start to finish. The final book is perfect for a sketchbook, mood tracker, travel log, stamp art, gratitude journal, diary, or whatever else they can think of.
First, students familiarize themselves with folding signatures and sewing a text block (the pages) with a stitch pattern. From there they make a case (the hardcover) from book board, book cloth, and decorative paper. Finally they'll learn to "case in" the text block (create the book itself), combining all the parts into a fully bound, professional-looking book.
This class is ideal for folks with some experience in bookmaking or hand-sewing and those interested in the art of handmade books. All materials are provided, and students will leave with their own completed hardcover book.
Class is two days: on day 1 (August 9, 9 to 1), which is four hours, students sew the text block; followed by day 2 (August 16, 10 to 1), which is 3 hours, where students make the case and case in the text block.
Location
Broad Room (View)
1409 Del Paso Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
United States
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