San Francisco Center for the Book presents: A Hand Bookbinders of California Master Class Series | Knife Sharpening

Having the right tools in the proper condition is essential for every bookbinder. This two day course will cover the basics of knife sharpening for edge paring and lifting knives, as well as French points. We’ll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of Japanese water stones and micron sandpapers, and will explore using both those methods in the course.

Sharpening can see a bit scary for some folks, but it’s a necessary skill for binders and with a bit of practice can be done without any anguish or hesitation. With his expertise and guidance, Mark Andersson will help overcome sharpneing fears and students will leave this course with the confidence of knowing their can keep their tools in tip-top shape.

Materials to Bring: Edge Paring Knife of Swiss, English or French style (preferably Peachey; for guidance in buying an edge paring knife, please contact the instructor, waterstones (there are combo stones available if you don’t want to purchase a full set of stones), and some micron sandpapers.  Specifics will be provided upon registration.

Workshop Fee: $275 for HBC Members* :: $300 for non-HBC members
*HBC Members please call Nina Eve Zeininger at 415-565-0545x105 to receive their discount when registering.

Date & Time: Thursday-Friday, April 14-15, 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

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Mark Andersson

Mark Andersson is a book conservator, bookbinder and instructor. Mark is also President of the Guild of Bookworkers, the national organization for those involved in binding, conservation and all aspects of book arts.

Prior to moving to Tucson, Mark was Department Head and sole instructor in the North Bennet Street School’s bookbinding program for nine years. During that time he taught students from around the world all major aspects of bookbinding from historical models to full leather fine bindings with gold tooling, and all significant aspects of cloth and leather book conservation.