BOOK ARTS CLASS: Casebound Journal Book

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.

Two day class: August 9, 9 am to 12 pm, August 16, 9 am to 12 pm

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