FEBRUARY
Fundamentals of Bookbinding I
February 26 – March 2
8:30am – 4:30pm
North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA
This is a great workshop if you are interested in the full-time program at North Bennet or wanting to learn a new skill. During the workshop students will explore the basics of bookbinding through a variety of non-adhesive structures and finish the week by making a flatback case binding. We will discuss materials, adhesives, tool use and students will have access to traditional bindery equipment.
MARCH
Rebind a Book
March 17 – 18 (Saturday & Sunday)
8:30am – 4:30pm
North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA
This class is currently full. Rebind your favorite book and create a custom cover. Learn how to disassemble a commercially bound book and prep it for a custom hardcover case. Choose between our assortment of cloths and decorative papers or bring your own to perfectly capture the spirit of your book. Students will also get the chance to title their books using a Kwikprint stamping machine.
APRIL
Secret Belgian Binding
April 7 – 8 (Saturday & Sunday)
8:30am – 4:30pm
North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA
This class is currently full. On day one, students assemble two variations of this non-adhesive structure, which is simple and can be quickly constructed. It opens flat and is perfect for thinner text blocks. On day two, students explore modified versions of the Secret Belgian binding by playing with the amount and size of sewing holes and incorporating Tyvek.
Secret Belgian Binding
April 28 (Saturday)
9:00am – 4:00pm
Wishcamper Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
During this single-day workshop, students will assemble two variations of this non-adhesive structure, which is simple and can be quickly constructed. It opens flat and is perfect for thinner text blocks.
