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Home » Workshops & Classes » Book Arts » Basic Hand Bookbinding Part 1: One Signature Books
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Basic Hand Bookbinding Part 1: One Signature Books

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Cathy Reeve

Book Arts Class: All Levels

For the absolute beginner, come learn the basic structures and techniques of hand bookbinding through two projects. A signature is one bunch of folded sheets of paper. You will learn the art of making one signature soft cover and hardcover books. All the basics of bookbinding will be taught, including measuring, cutting, folding, and gluing. Inspire a future of making larger, more complicated books. Instruction is adjusted to the binding skill of the individual.

Intermediate students may continue work on individual projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3 hour monitored open bench session a week.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Covid Information:
CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops.

Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class.

Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again

Term: Fall 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

4 Week Session: Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm, 10/4/2022–10/25/2022
4 sessions: $197.00; Capacity: 8

Registration closed
Supplies:
Personal bookbinding tools if you have them.

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