Leather Core 1

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October 24th, 2015 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Juliayn Coleman
  • Workshop Extra: Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: October 24th, 2015 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: November 1st, 2015 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 4

This course is an introduction to books made with leather. A small, refined full-leather casing will be made in goat skin over thin boards with blind tooling (a decorative technique). This binding, sometimes called a limp leather binding, is based on a historical binding often used for diaries or devotional texts. The second binding style is the millimeter binding, in which only a millimeter of leather shows at the spine and corners. Both of these books represent relatively modern styles of bookbinding, originating in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 

Prerequisite: Bookbinding Core 1-4 & Orientation to Leather

Materials to Bring: metal ruler with metric and imperial increments (no cork), Olfa 9mm snap blade knife, bone folder(s), sharp scissors, awl or pin vise, medium glue brush (round, 1" in diameter), pencil and paper for taking notes, and dividers. 

Prerequisite: Bookbinding Core 1-4 & Orientation to Leather

Workshop Fee: $700

Date & Time: Saturdays & Sundays, October 24, 25, 31, and November 1, 2015 | 9:30am-5:30pm
 
Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103
 
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About the Instructor | Juliayn Coleman

Juliayn Coleman has been a professional bookbinder since her graduation from the North Bennet Street School bookbinding program in 2003. Her private practice encompasses all levels of book repair and conservation, custom portfolio and enclosure making, teaching, and being a good ambassador for the craft of bookbinding in general.

Past Student Reviews

"I loved the instructor's calm manner and accessibility- plus she has a great sense of humor, something much appreciated during stressful maneuvers."

"Juliayn is always so cheerful, funny, organized, and patient! I love her classes! She teaches good practices which promote good habits."

“Can’t say enough of Juliayn’s patience, composure, and professionalism. I struggled with several steps and she was always there to help me with her smile and kind heart.”

“Love her sense of humor and friendliness, as well as her depth of knowledge. Very happy that I got to take this class.”