Bookbinding Core Certificate Program

The San Francisco Center for the Book celebrates the craft and art of bookbinding. Our Bookbinding Core Certificate Program introduces students to four different binding models, leading them through the history and evolution of bookmaking.  It provides students a comprehensive foundation to delve into the practice of binding and qualifies them work in our bindery. Click here to learn more about the Bookbinding Core Certificate Program and find out how you may receive a discount on classes.

Bookbinding Core 3 – Limp Paper Binding

In centuries past, books were sometimes sewn onto cords and then laced into soft covers before being bound for a specific collection or library. Often covered with calfskin, these limp vellum bindings became an important structure all their own. In this class students will bind a book using these bindings as a model but employing thick paper as the folded and laced wrapper. Students will learn to use a sewing frame and the skill of sewing headbands.

Competencies Gained:

• Build on skills from Core 1 and 2

• Knowledge:

  • Scoring and lacing an outer case

  • Bookbinding materials: cords, heavy hand-made paper

• Skills:

  • Using a sewing frame

  • Sewing on Alum tawed pigskin

  • Sewing headbands

  • Making a paper case with Yapp edge

• Equipment:

  • Sewing Frame

  • Japanese hole punch

  • Dividers

Materials to Bring: None

Prerequisite: Bookbinding Core 1 & 2

Workshop Fee: $200

Date & Time: Saturday, March 12, 2016 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: This workshop will take place at 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read the SFCB 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 

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