Herringbone Bindery
Erin Fletcher : Fine Binding & Edition Binding
Limp Vellum Binding and paper case binding laying on a wooden table. Artist demoing the process of sowing together signatures. Close-up on the spine of a Limp Vellum Binding. Vellum being prepared on an artists workbench. The interior of the Limp Vellum Binding.

$325 — Workshop Fee
Register - US Students
Registration closes on September 19th
Register- International Students
Registration closes on September 23rd
Workshop Schedule
4 sessions:
October 1, 3, 15, 17
(Tuesday and Thursday evenings)

6:00 – 8:30pm (eastern time)
5:00 – 7:30pm (central time)
4:00 – 6:30pm (mountain time)
3:00 – 5:30pm (pacific time)
Workshop // Limp Vellum Binding

Description
With the advent of printing in the 15th century books were printed in larger quantities creating a higher demand for bookbinders. Limp binding structures came about as a way for binders to quickly construct an elegant and durable binding for this new demand. This beautiful style of binding is suitable for conservation or new bindings. Students will learn the proper sewing pattern for this structure, create hand-sewn endbands and how to properly fold the cover before lacing in the text block.

In this workshop, students will learn the technique for constructing a Limp Case binding in either handmade paper or vellum.
Access to a sewing frame is required for the vellum version of this binding.


This workshop will be live instruction through Zoom and is suitable to students with some bookbinding experience. Please contact me if you have questions determining if this workshop is right for you.

Skill Level: Intermediate



Material Kit
The
workshop fee includes a material kit
, which will be shipped to you prior to the workshop. This kit will include vellum for your binding, however you may order an extra kit to make a second binding with either a vellum or handmade paper cover. In order to receive the material kit on time, please register by September 19th. Below is a list of tools and materials that you must supply yourself.


Tools and Materials
Students must supply the following tools and materials. Check out the vendor list for recommended suppliers.

Required
  • Bone Folder
  • Craft Knife (Olfa or X-Acto)
  • Cutting Mat
  • Glue Brush - size: about ¼" - ½"
  • Japanese Screw Punch or Hollow Punch - 1 & 2mm (plus scrap board for punching)
  • Pencil
  • Pin Vise (size B) or Awl
  • Ruler - with metric
  • Sewing Frame with H keys
  • Sewing Needle - #18 blunt
  • Scissors
  • Thread - Undyed Linen 18/3
  • Waste Paper
  • Wax Paper
  • Wheat starch paste (or PVA)

Optional
  • Beeswax
  • Dividers
  • Punching Cradle
  • Triangle


Reduced Rate Workshop Fee
Two seats are available at a reduced rate of $245. Please click on the button below to find out more information about how to submit. Application closed on August 29th.


Each Workshop is Recorded
All workshops will be recorded and made available to all registered students for a period of 90 days. A link to the recording will be sent out 1 day after it is recorded.


Refund Policy
No refunds will be issued once material kits are shipped or 10 days prior to the start of the workshop. Workshops will run with a minimum of 4 students, if this number is not met then a refund will be issued.