Biblio Tech ONLINE workshop. September-October 2024

Biblio Tech: reverse engineering historical and modern binding structures (with a focus on board attachment)

Tuesdays and Thursdays | September 24-October 31 | 12 sessions

6-8:30 pm Eastern Time / 5-7:30 pm Central / 4-6:30 pm Mountain / 3-5:30 am Pacific

Students will create ten binding structure models. These models will remain unfinished so the engineering remains visible for future reference. 

Structures include: Tacketed binding, Crossed Structure, Ethiopian, Medieval, Laced-on boards, Scaleboard, Split Board, Case Binding, Sewn Boards, Non-Adhesive Paper Case.

This workshop requires a sewing frame, finishing press, dremel or drill, plane or rasp, and a 1/4" chisel.

Note: This is a fast-paced, advanced-level workshop for students experienced with traditional binding. Students should be making sewn books independently, outside a workshop setting. Some homework may be required between sessions. Prerequisites: Binding Fundamentals or equivalent.

A forty-five page illustrated guidebook outlining key structural features of each binding, and providing numerous references for further study is available print on demand.

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The online format is a series of live tutorials via Zoom. The tutorials are recorded and the videos are available to registered students for 90 days. Students need not be present for the live sessions. Workshop fee includes supplies which are mailed to arrive in time for the first session. Zoom links will be sent the week before class, and a tool list no later than three weeks in advance. Please check your spam filter if you have not received these messages in this timeframe.

Students outside US and Canada please contact me to discuss options for supplies.

Payment in full is due at time of registration. See FAQs for refund policy.