Clamshell Presentation Box II

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June 22nd, 2014 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Andrew Rottner
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: June 22nd, 2014 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: June 29th, 2014 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 2

In this advanced level workshop, students will learn to  construct clamshell presentation boxes from the ground up. Students will learn design strategies, scaling from object to box, materials awareness, cutting cloth and boards, strategies for inlays and labels, alternative spine treatments and more. Students will have time to apply all of this knowledge to the construction of their own unique box, tailored to their own specific project.

Prerequisite: Clamshell Presentation Box I

Materials to bring: 

  • Object or book to make a box for & any bookcloth or paper that they need for their specific project
  • Scissors
  • metal straight edge
  • 1" round glue brush
  • x-acto knife

Workshop + Materials fee: $325

Prerequisite: Clamshell Presentation Box I

Date & Time: Sundays, June 22 & 29, 2014 | 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 

"Excellent instructor"