Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $85
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Learn basic bookbinding structures and stitches that every beginning book artist should know! Students will learn five staple structures of the bookbinding world: pamphlet stitch, two versions of one-sheet wonders, accordion folding, and a Japanese stab binding. If you’ve been curious about book arts basics, this is a great starter class; in three hours, you’ll gain the know-how to start making books of your own.

Students also learn about local resources, bookbinding tools, and SFCB’s Bookbinding Core Program, as well as protocol for studio rental. 

>> Prerequisite: None <<

Materials to Bring: None. All tools and materials will be provided. 

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 :: 6-9pm

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 | Brian Lieske (he/him)

Brian wandered into SFCB several years ago and continues to haunt the place. He completed both the bookbinding and letterpress cores as well as several of the summer historic structure classes. He enjoys making fully hand-sewn books and still fights to not over-tighten his kettle stitches. He’s lived in San Francisco for more than 20 years having arrived shortly after completing an MFA at the University of Texas at Austin.

Past Student Reviews:

“This was my first workshop at SFCB.  First, I liked the small size of the class as it allowed the teacher to answer my questions. Second, the pace of the workshop was just right. Finally, it was nice to be provided with the materials in making books.”

“I was happy with the instruction and the fact that we dove in and worked with the materials right from the start. Every moment was engaging.”

“The workshop was a window into the fundamentals of bookbinding! The class was fun and well planned, we were led through several book binding structures and given a peek into the book binding machinery housed in SCFB. Hoping to learn even more about bookbinding in future workshops!”