Japanese stab bindings, also called "yotsume toji" or "pouch books"  are a versatile structure for loose sheets that have a wonderful history and endless variations. This introductory workshop will explore four variations, each structure advancing the techniques from the previous binding in decorative and difficulty. The papers used for the four structures will be japanese style papers, prints and patterns, with silk thread. There will be a discussion of resources, tools and variations on this structure for other book art and binding interpretations. It is helpful to have some basic bookbinding experience (sewing, folding paper, pasting, etc.) but it is not necessary.

Materials to bring: Notebook for taking notes, scissors, pencil, 12" ruler with millimeters & inches, x-acto or snap blade knife, bone folder

Workshop + Materials fee: $175

Date & Time: Sunday, April 3, 2016 :: 10:00am-6:00pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island Street San Francisco, California 94103

Note: Please review SFCB's Registration Policies before signing up for a class. If you are registering within 3 days of the start date for this class, please call 415-565-0545 ex.105 to complete your registration 

About the Instructor | Rhiannon Alpers

Rhiannon Alpers, has an MFA in Book and Paper Arts from Columbia College Chicago and a BA in Book Arts from UCSB. She has taught college courses at Academy of Art University, Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, Columbia College Chicago, Santa Reparata School of Art in Florence, Italy. She has taught workshops Contemporary Jewish Musuem, Kala Printmaking Institute, Filoli Gardens Estate, Center for Book and Paper in Chicago, Paper Source stores in Chicago and San Francisco, and at her own studio in the Mission District. She is a papermaker, letterpress printer and book artist.

Past Student Reviews:

"Wonderful instructor, extremely helpful and generous with time and supplies."

"Really appreciate her willingness to think about alternatives."

"Rhiannon is very patient and knowledgeable. Very good at pacing and making sure students are on track and not feeling left behind. Great handouts, too. “