This course offers an alternative use for bookbinding materials in creative decorative box construction. If students have taken the paper marbling course and would like to utilize the paper they have created; they may bring it to craft their decorative box.

Using a variety of box templates, including round, two or three tiered with drawers, or hatch top box models­ the students will then use their own or insructor provided marbled paper to create a beautiful hand crafted box of their own. 

Materials to Bring: Marbled or decorative paper (if desired), X-acto knife.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $350.00

Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19, 2016 :: 10am-4pm

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 | Pietro Accardi

Pietro Accardi owned a bookbindery in Turin (Italy) for 12 years. He worked for Turin's main public library, Municipal Archives, and University libraries restoring and binding books and he ran his own paper marbling and decorative box making business. Now he lives in Gardnerville, NV.

Past Student Reviews:

"The instructor was clear and absolutely knew their medium. They presented the information well and had samples that helped a great deal."

"Very easy going, relaxed atmosphere, yet full of information and practice."

"Pietro's instructions were clear; his support was kindly offered."