Dear Everyone ~
I’m delighted to debut two new bookbinding workshops via group Zoom: Slim Case-binding with rounded spine and Modern Medieval binding with woven headbands.
My inspiration for the Slim Case-binding (SCB) workshop dates back to my early days of learning how to make books. I first learned to make an SCB in an eight-week course, where each week we advanced to a new level of technical complexity. The SCB was somewhere in the middle. At the time I realized it was an inventive way to make a hardcover book without the need for a book press, and I still feel that way! I continue to cherish the two SCB’s I made way back then—and I thoroughly enjoy using this binding technique when I want to make a thin book (less-ish than an inch and a quarter).
The structure students will make measures a charming 4⅝" x 6⅛" x ½". The workshop kit includes the materials to make two SCB’s, and their cover papers make for a very handsome twosome. We will make one together in the workshop, and you will make the second on your own, with the complete recording for reference and refreshment. Your SCB’s have a soft fabric spine and glued-on headbands. The structure opens completely flat, which is ideal for journaling, sketching, inspiring.
The materials I’ve combined for your Slim Case-binding with rounded spine are Atelier Écluse Ochre decorative handmade papers for the cover: 1 ochre + ecru & 1 ochre + slate. The interior pages are AÉ handmade bookweight papers in natural white with dramatic deckled edges. Both papers are incredibly fold- & glue-friendly.
Modern Medieval binding with woven headbands is a two-part workshop with a twist on a binding technique dating back to at least the 14th century. We have modernized it with the materials we have selected. These books measure 3" x 4½" x 1¼" with pages folded from Stonehenge. These make lovely little sketchbooks or mini-multimedia marvels. They also look truly lovely on a table or shelf.
Students will learn how to stitch onto leather bands, and perfectly weave them through the front and back covers, which also have an envelope/pocket. You will also learn how to weave a decorative headband onto the top and bottom of your book-block. We will make one together in the workshop, and you will make the second book on your own, with the complete recording for reference and refreshment.
The materials I’ve paired for this workshop are Atelier Écluse rich blue 100% cotton handmade papers and Stonehenge paper for your ten tiny signatures. The two palettes are: Blue & White and Sky & Twilight.
As always, I will live record all workshop sessions, and these will be available to you later the same afternoon to watch and rewatch at your leisure. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary. You will have ample time during each step to ask questions while we work. If you have any questions now, please feel free to call or e me to discuss!
As always, I will live record all workshop sessions, and these will be available to you later the same afternoon to watch and rewatch at your leisure. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary. You will have ample time during each step to ask questions while we work. If you have any questions now, please feel free to call or e me to discuss!
