Variations on Accordion Binding

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April 12th, 2014 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Nina Zeininger
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: April 12th, 2014 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: April 12th, 2014 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 1

The accordion book is a structure that is great for narratives, has many variations. In this workshop we will delve into this expanding and contracting world, learning 4 different ways to make an accordion book. You will learn to make a folded accordion with a wrap around cover, a combined concertina, a leporello, and a tip-folio, or 'faux accordion'. You will also learn methods for adding extra sections to books before covering, as well as options for making and attaching covers. While content will be discussed and demonstrated, if time allows, this workshop focuses mainly on structure. This course is suited for both beginners and those with some binding experience.


Materials to bring: X-Acto knife or similar, self-healing cutting mat, scissors, bone folder, round glue brush (2" diameter or smaller), metal ruler, binding needle (if you have one), archival glue stick.

Workshop + Materials fee: $145

Date & Time: Saturday April 12, 2014 |  9:30am-5:30pm

Location:  375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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About the Instructor | Nina Eve Zeininger Byrne

Nina Eve has been obsessed with books since receiving Harold and the Purple Crayon as a child before she knew how to read. While receiving her BFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute, she took as many book and printmaking classes as possible. She now spends her time working as the Project Coordinator and teaching at SFCB, making and selling her printed and bookish wares, and learning French.


Past Student Reviews

  • "Amazing instructor! Learned so much in such a short time. The class flew by"

  • "Nina is confident and reassuring. I like her approach to teaching us not to fear! It was all great"

  • "This was one of the best-run workshops I have ever attended. Nina was helpful, attentive, and organized. Stellar : )"

  • "Nina was really great. Brilliant! Very clear instruction- had a great time!"

  • "Great teacher, easy to understand, excellent ability to explain"