There’s a reason why this particular structure is called the “Secret Belgian Binding”: constructing this style of book may seem like a mystery at first, but is actually quite ingenious once you understand the basic ins-and-outs. Developed by Belgian bookbinder Anne Goy in the 1980’s, this is a wonderful structure for softcover sketchbooks as well as artist book editions. Students will construct 1-2 books in class, as time allows.

Materials to Bring: Right angle triangle (small or medium size is o.k.); any additional papers/ephemera that might be used as decoration for book covers (photos/collage elements/etc.); materials or tools for mark-making such as rubber stamps, watercolor pencils, colored inks, ink pads, etc.

Optional and available at SFCB for student use during workshop: bone folder, glue brush, scissors, awl, utility knife, pencil.

Pre-Requisite: Bookbinding Core 1 :: Coptic Binding or similar bookbinding experience.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $175.00

Date & Time: Saturday, October 15, 2016 :: 10am-5pm

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 | Jennie Hinchcliff

As a “near-native” of San Francisco, Jennie Hinchcliff has been creating artists books since 2001. Her works can be seen in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art's Special Collection, the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design, and the Franklin Furnace Archive (among others); she has shown work at the San Francisco Center for the Book, Pyramid Atlantic, the New York Art Book Fair and the Tokyo Art Book Fair. As a workshop instructor at the San Francisco Center for the Book, Hinchcliff delights in sharing her knowledge of book structures and history with a wide range of students.
Jennie's personal work can be seen in the books "1000 Artist Journal Pages" (Quarry Books, 2008) and “500 Handmade Books: Volume 2” (Lark Books, 2013). She is a co-author of "Good Mail Day: A Primer for Eye-Popping Post", which explores the many styles and formats of correspondence art. Her blog "Every Day Should Be a Red Letter Day" highlights the creative connection between the USPS and artists.

Past Student Reviews:

“Jennie timed the class very well, adjusting to different skill levels. The learning process was well-paced and and well-designed.”

“A great book structure to learn, and Jennie was a wonderful teacher."

"“Instructor was very organized, She was able to communicate a relatively complex binding clearly. The class was structured to allow the students to go through the process three times.”