Box Making Core 1 :: Basic Structures

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June 5th, 2016 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Andrew Rottner
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: June 5th, 2016 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: June 5th, 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

  • Scaling from object to enclosure
  • Box Construction and Covering
  • Scoring and Folding Paper
  • Options for combing and augmenting these basic structures

Materials to Bring: X-acto knife, glue brush, bone folder, straight edge, scissors.

Workshop Fee: $200.00

Date & Time: Sunday, June 5, 2016 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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


About the Instructor | Andrew Rottnew

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 AAndy is a very knowledgeable and fun teacher and the project is beautiful.rea artists and printers. See some of their projects at www.superclassypublishing.com.


Past Student Reviews:

"Loved the class. Andy is a wonderful teacher. Awesome experience."

"Great teacher. Relaxed atmosphere and just guided us through a great class."

"Andy is a very knowledgeable and fun teacher and the project is beautiful."

375 Rhode Island St
San Francisco, CA 94103-5133
United States