Clamshell Presentation Box

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March 15th, 2015 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Andrew Rottner
  • Workshop Type: Arts
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: March 15th, 2015 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: March 15th, 2015 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 1

Protect delicate books or suites of prints in elegant and durable full-cloth covered clamshell presentation boxes. We’ll address proper measuring and board cutting, tray construction, cover making, casing in and options for labels and inlays. Working from a provided template, you will construct a clamshell presentation box for 6" x 9" inch media.


Materials to bring: scissors, approx 12” metal ruler, approx 1” round glue brush, X-Acto knife

Workshop + Materials fee: $150

Date & Time: Sunday, March 15, 2015 | 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


About the Instructor | Andy Rottner

Andrew Rottner received a BFA from Wittenberg University in 2001 and an MFA from San Francisco Art Institute in 2007. He has studied and worked as a bookbinder and book artist in the Bay Area since 2004 and teaches at San Francisco Art Institute as well as SFCB. Andrew's books, paintings and drawings have been exhibited locally and internationally including at Photo L.A and the Codex Book Fair in Berkeley. Andrew's imprint, Super Classy Publishing, produces mass market and fine press books with Bay Area artists and printers.


Past Student Reviews 

"Andy knows his craft inside out. He has a fabulous teaching style!"

"Really enjoyed Andy's enthusiasm for teaching us how to make the box"

"Again, worth driving from Fresno for this workshop"