East Asian Side Stitch Binding Sampler

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March 8th, 2018 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Steph Rue
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Closed
  • Workshop Start: March 8th, 2018 9:30 AM
  • Workshop End: March 9th, 2018 5:30 PM
  • Sessions: 2

In this two-day workshop, students will create a set of binding models using various methods of East Asian side stitch binding. Students will learn how to prepare text blocks by binding folded sheets together with paper cords to create an inner binding. Students will then create binding models using different traditional sewing methods. The binding models will be housed in a wraparound case, which students will also construct in the workshop. Students will learn about the tools and materials required for traditional East Asian binding and leave with 5 completed book models to reference for future work. All basic materials will be provided, but students will have the option of purchasing additional hanji (Korean paper) for future projects. 


Materials to Bring: Optional and available at SFCB for student use during workshop: utility knife, scissors, awl, ruler/straight edge, bone folder.

Pre-requisite: Some previous boxmaking experience is helpful but not necessary.

Workshop Fee (includes $15 materials fee): $355.00

Date & Time: Thursday & Friday, March 8 & 9, 2018 :: 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 | Steph Rue

Steph Rue is an artist working primarily with handmade paper and books as her medium. She is a 2015-2016 recipient of a Fulbright Arts Research Grant to South Korea, where she studied traditional Korean bookbinding, papermaking, and printing. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from the University of Iowa Center for the Book. Her artist books and paper works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally. You can see Steph’s work on her website (www.stephrue.com).

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