Developed by Julie Chen, the book structure known as “Non Adhesive Accordion” is full of possibility. Whether creating a single artists’ book or building an edition to sell, this method of book construction is versatile and adaptable to a wide range of projects – all without the use of PVA! In this three hour class, students will create the basic accordion book structure as well as a lightweight slipcover (out of cardstock) to house their book. Additional discussions will center on planning fundamentals for book editions, as well as slipcover/book cover design.

Materials to Bring: 

• X-acto knife with extra blades
• bone folder
• pencil
• right angle triangle (small or medium size is o.k.)
• inexpensive small, flat bristle brush for glue
• a pair of full size, sharp scissors
• bookbinder’s awl or an icepick
• metal ruler (no longer than 18 inches)
• small size collage elements for book covers/slipcase decoration

Workshop Fee: $70

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 :: 6:30-9:30pm

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 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Jennie Hinchcliff

As a “near-native” of San Francisco, Jennie Hinchcliff has been creating artists books since 2001. Her works can be seen in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art's Special Collection, the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design, and the Franklin Furnace Archive (among others); she has shown work at the San Francisco Center for the Book, Pyramid Atlantic, the New York Art Book Fair and the Tokyo Art Book Fair. She is represented by Central Booking Gallery in New York City.

Jennie's personal work can be seen in the books "1000 Artist Journal Pages" (Quarry Books, 2008) and “500 Handmade Books: Volume 2” (Lark Books, 2013). She is a co-author of "Good Mail Day: A Primer for Eye-Popping Post", which explores the many styles and formats of correspondence art. Her blog "Every Day Should Be A Red Letter Day" highlights the creative connection between the USPS and artists.