Making a book with leather is always a reason for excitement. There is a little more work involved, but when you’ve carried out all the steps prior to covering with attention and intention, the experience of covering a book in leather is like no other. The result is also like no other. In this class we sew a book on raised cords, using handmade paper for endsheets and goatskin leather on the spine. We will practice all the skills we’ve accumulated in sewing textblocks and endbands, rounding and backing, lining the spine, and cutting board, and add what is needed to cover the book with leather on the spine and paper on the boards. This book structure takes the skills students learned in Bookbinding Core 4 :: Classic Rounded Back Cloth Binding, raises the bar and bridges the gap between cloth and leather binding with exquisite results. Ideally this class is intended for students who have completed SFCB’s bookbinding core and the one-day Orientation to Leather class, though if you have other bookbinding experience that you believe is equivalent, please don’t hesitate to contact us.  

Materials to Bring: Leather knife received in Orientation to Leather, microspatula.

Optional and available at SFCB for student use during workshop: metal ruler, utility knife, bone folder, dividers, scissors, awl or pin vise, glue brush, pencil and paper for taking notes.

Pre-requisite: Bookbinding Core 1-4 & Orientation to Leather

Workshop Fee (includes $40 materials fee): $475.00

Date & Time: Saturday-Monday, February 17-19, 2018 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Juliayn Coleman

Juliayn Coleman has been a professional bookbinder since her graduation from the North Bennet Street School bookbinding program in 2003. Her private practice encompasses all levels of book repair and conservation, custom portfolio and enclosure making, teaching, and being a good ambassador for the craft of bookbinding in general. Some of her creative and professional projects can be seen at  www.bookislandbindery.com.

Past Student Reviews:

“I loved the type of book we created and learning about its context in history.”

“The class was very valuable.”

“Juliayn works so hard to make sure that all the students get the most out of the class. She is a great time manager. When students fall behind, she gives them extra help while also keeping the other students on track.”