Mini Long & Link Stitch Binding

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June 11th, 2014 6:30 PM

  • Instructor: Judy Serebrin
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: June 11th, 2014 6:30 PM
  • Workshop End: June 11th, 2014 9:30 PM
  • Sessions: 1

Using sturdy hand-made papers as sewing supports, we'll create an exposed-spine sewing; a link-stitch and long-stitch combined. You will make a charming little book measuring 3.75" x 2.75" with colorful paper and threads, with thick watercolor paper interiors.

Skills Gained After Completing Course:

Students will learn how to use heavy-weight cover paper for a sewing support (making vertical and horizontal flaps, yap edges)

•learn how to plan, calculate and implement sewing hole patterns

•learn how to cut signatures to size from large sheets of paper, learning about grain direction in paper and how to orient for binding

will learn a combination of stitching using two different stitches (link and long-stitch); attaching signatures onto cover paper.


Materials to Bring: pencil, bone folder, scalpel or X-acto knife, scissors, dull kitchen knife or paper knife, triangle, pliers, tweezer, needle tool or awl, dividers, (calculator)

Workshop + Materials fee: $75.00

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 | 6:30pm-9:30pm

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

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About the Instructor | Judy Serebrin

Judith’s books and sculptures have been exhibited widely and has been collected by libraries, museums and individuals in the United States and abroad. She has been making limited-edition and unique books from etchings, monotypes, watercolors and drawings since 1989. Her work has been featured in many books about Artist’s Books and contemporary ceramics. She has been teaching at the SFCB from the beginning.


Past Student Reviews

  • "Great class, clear instructions, clear handout, atmosphere of class cohesive, calm, enjoyable"

  • "Wonderful instructor a very fun, enjoyable class"

  • "Examples of instructor's work was very inspiring"

  • "Love her style of teaching!!"