This is a two session online workshop.

Handmade boxes are not only lovely, they are also quite useful and can be used to store a range of objects, not just books. Using hard board or masonite and marbled fabric, the instructor will walk students through the basics of creating decorative boxes made with marbled bookcloth. Expanding on these primary box building skills, students will learn about more complex functions by adding a hatch-top and bottom drawer. This particular structure also features rounded corners giving a pleasing twist to the standard pointed corner.

Everyone will create a multi-purpose box that is ready to use with its rounded corners, top compartment under the hatch lid, and fabric covering. The completed box will measure 9” wide x 6 1/2” deep x 4 5/8” high.

The workshop fee includes a materials kit containing marbled fabric, pre-cut box components, lining paper, and accessories. Kits will be mailed to students via USPS two weeks before the first class date. Due to issues with international shipping, this class is only open to US students.

Materials to Bring: 

• Mailed kit of materials from the instructor

AND

• Cutting mat
• Pencil
• Ruler with inch and cm markings
• X-acto knife or scalpel
• Scissors
• PVA (paper source PVA)
• Two glue brushes, one small, one medium
• Newspaper or waste sheets
• Paper masking tape

Workshop Fee: $150
Tuition assistance is available; please apply here.

Date & Time: 2 Saturdays :: June 4 & 11, 2022 :: 10-12pm Pacific Time

Location: Online over Zoom. Registered students will have access to the class recordings for a month after the final class session.

Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 2 WEEKS 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 Library, Municipal Archives, and University Libraries restoring and binding documents and books. He also runs his own paper marbling and decorative box making business. Now he lives near Lake Tahoe with wife, cats and a studio.

Past Student Reviews:

“Pietro knows his craft, and is very enthusiastic about. He makes everyone feel very comfortable, and is super helpful.”

“Pietro reminds us that art is a process and there is great fun in experimenting.  He teaches us the “rules” and then we can do what we want.”

“He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, organized and a natural teacher.”

“He’s awesome. He makes it look easy but he is also candid when things don’t work. He takes the time to explain and is very generous with sharing his knowledge.”