Herringbone Bindery
Erin Fletcher : Fine Binding & Edition Binding
Artist demoing a variety of Single Signature Bindings. Single Signature Bindings and bookbinding tools sitting on a cutting matte. Artist showing the spines of a variety of Single Signature Bindings. The spines of a variety of Single Signature Bindings on a wodden table. Artist demoing a variety of Single Signature Bindings. The spines of a variety of Single Signature Bindings on a wodden table. The spine of a Single Signature Binding on a wodden table.

$325 — Workshop Fee
Registration closes on October 30th
Registration closes on November 3rd
4 sessions:
November 11, 18, 25, December 2
(Tuesday 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 // Variations on Single Signature Bindings

Description
Books come in all shapes and sizes. In this workshop, we’ll explore elegant solutions for single signature bindings as we create a multitude of models with both soft and hardcovers. Students will begin this workshop by making a series of simple softcover pamphlets using a variety of sewing patterns before moving on to two different hardcover structures sewn on stubs. All of these structures allow the book to lay flat and are perfect for chapbooks, presentation pamphlets or short stories.

This workshop will be live instruction through Zoom. Open to students at any skill level, but please contact me if you have questions determining if this workshop is right for you.

Skill Level: Beginner



Material Kit
The
workshop fee includes a material kit
, which will be shipped to you prior to the workshop. In order to receive the material kit on time, please register by October 30th. 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
  • Blue Tape
  • Bone Folder
  • Craft Knife (Olfa or X-Acto)
  • Cutting Mat
  • Decorative Paper - 2 sheets
  • Glue Brush - size: small and medium
  • Linen Thread - 18/3 dyed & 25/3 undyed
  • Pencil
  • Pin Vise (size B) or Awl
  • PVA
  • Ruler - with metric
  • Scissors
  • Sewing Needle - #18 blunt
  • Waste Paper

Optional
  • Beeswax
  • Punching Cradle


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 closes on October 15th. Recepients will be notified by October 18th.


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.