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October 6th, 2019 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Pietro Accardi
  • Workshop Type: Binding, Arts
  • Workshop Status: Open
  • Workshop Start: October 6th, 2019 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: October 6th, 2019 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 1

Handmade boxes are not only lovely, they are also quite useful and can be used to store a range of objects, not just books. Using hard board or masonite and marbled fabric, the instructor will walk students through the basics of creating decorative boxes. Expanding on these primary box building skills, students will learn about more complex functions by adding a hatch-top and bottom drawer. This particular structure also features rounded corners giving a pleasing twist to the standard pointed corner. Everyone will leave with a multi-purpose box that is ready to use. 

With it’s rounded corners, top compartment under the hatch lid, and fabric covering, students will find this workshop is a wonderful companion to Decorative Box Making :: Box with Drawers.  


Materials to Bring: Optional and available at SFCB for student use during workshop: utility knife, glue brush.

Workshop Fee (includes $25 materials fee): $190.00

Date & Time: Sunday, October 6, 2019 :: 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 | Pietro Accardi

Pietro Accardi owned a bookbindery in Turin (Italy) for 12 years. He worked for Turin's main public library, Municipal Archives, and University libraries restoring and binding books and he ran his own paper marbling and decorative box making business. Now he lives in Gardnerville, NV.


Past Student Reviews:

“Great instruction - and we walked away with a completed project!”

“This is the fourth workshop I’ve taken from Pietro, and I’ve enjoyed them all.”

“I’ve enjoyed every workshop I’ve taken from Pietro. He really knows his stuff, and he’s dedicated to helping all his students succeed.”

“Well organized workshop. This complex project was well planned. The workshop scope and timing was also well timed as we finished the project comfortably in the allotted time frame. Our instructor was experienced and helpful.”

375 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
United States