Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $240
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In this short repair class, students will repair one leather book provided to them. The books students will use are carefully selected by the instructor to focus on a particular repair technique that is useful for small to medium size leather bindings. Students are welcome to bring in their own books needing repair to get advice on tailoring repair techniques to their particular books, time permitting.

It is not necessary, but extremely helpful, if students have taken a repair class already, such as Paper & Paste or Cloth Reback. 

Concepts discussed:

• Types of leather bindings suitable and unsuitable for this type of repair
• The use of various types and weights of kozo paper in book repair
• How to choose the best adhesive for various tasks in a repair
• General best practices in book conservation

Specific techniques:

• Applying Klucel-G to dry leather
• Corner strengthening and repair
• Filling in loss areas on leather spines
• Water-tearing kozo paper to desired irregular shapes
• Toning kozo paper with stable acrylics

>> Prerequisite: None <<

Materials to Bring: None. All tools and materials will be provided. Students are welcome to bring any of their own bookbinding tools.

Optional: Students may bring a water brush pen such as this. Small spatulas and lifting knives may be helpful as well.

Date & Time: Sunday, January 26, 2025 :: 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 approximately three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. We recommend you not wait to register, as workshops that don't meet our minimum enrollment will be canceled, sometimes as much as a week in advance.
 

About the Instructor | Juliayn Coleman (she/her)

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 consider myself very lucky to have found an instructor who is both an excellent bookbinder and conservator."

"I enjoyed learning more about conservation techniques and how to practice simple repairs on my own."

"I always enjoy workshops with Juliayn because she is a wealth of knowledge and very encouraging. She explains things in great detail but is also good about keeping everyone on track so that we finish the day on time."