Box Making Core 1 :: Basic Structures

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January 31st, 2016 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Andrew Rottner
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: January 31st, 2016 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: January 31st, 2016 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 1

Working from pre-cut materials students will learn three simple enclosures: Folded Paper Portfolio, Phased Box, & Slipcase. Students will be guided through the various design, construction, applications, pros, cons, and special options for each structure. 

Critical skills covered include

1) Scaling from object to enclosure

2) Box Construction and Covering

3) Scoring and Folding Paper

4) Options for combing and augmenting these basic structures


Materials to Bring: X-Acto Knife, Glue Brush, Bone Folder, Straight Edge, scissors.

Workshop Fee: $200

Date & Time: Sunday, January 31, 2016 :: 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. 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 | 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.

"Andy knows his craft inside out. He has a fabulous teaching style!"

"Really enjoyed Andy's enthusiasm for teaching us how to make the box"

"Again, worth driving from Fresno for this workshop"