Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $400
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Students will build a two piece, cloth-covered lift-top box from a provided template, learning the basics of constructing and covering an elegant container suitable for housing and protecting books, prints, photos, other media, or even precious objects.

Beginners are welcome since this class works with pre-cut pieces, no custom measuring required. However, students will learn about board selection and cutting, design, and calculating custom sizes for their own future projects.

 >> Prerequisite: Some beginner box experience is welcome, such as the Basic Box Making :: Basic Structures workshop, but is not required. <<

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

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 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 | Brian Lieske (he/him)

Brian wandered into SFCB many 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, and now teaches SFCBs Box Making Core 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:

“Brian did an outstanding job in his careful prep, his well-thought-out and detailed directions and demonstrations, and his patience and generosity of spirit."

"Brian's directions were very clear and comprehensive. He gave a lot of great information about box making in general, and was very helpful and an engaging instructor."

"So much fun!  Good pace and great instruction."