Book Repair Core :: Paper & Paste

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January 21st, 2023 9:30 AM

  • Instructor: Juliayn Coleman
  • Workshop Extra: Core Curriculum
  • Workshop Type: Binding
  • Workshop Status: Wait-list
  • Sessions: 1
  • In-person or Online?: In-person

Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $195
Scholarships available; click here to apply.


This instructor requires that all students be masked. If you choose to enroll you will be expected to bring and wear a mask for the duration of class.


While bookbinding and book repair share many skills and techniques, they are also distinct pursuits. This course will introduce the student familiar with bookbinding to key practices within basic book repair. What is the difference between conservation and restoration? What is pH and how is it tested in paper? What are the different adhesives used in book repair and what is the selection process?

Through both discussion and hands-on practice, students will get the answers to these questions and more in order to start to appreciate the challenges and rewards of book repair. 

Topics addressed/activities will include:

  • Conservation ethics
  • How to distinguish different types of adhesives used in conservation; students will discuss and touch various papers used in conservation
  • pH testing paper of various papers
  • Various types of paper mending and strengthening with kozo tissue and paste
  • Humidification and flattening
  • How to make a custom-fitted conservation enclosure
     

This workshop is a recommended prerequisite for SFCB's Book Repair Core :: Cloth Reback workshop, to be offered later in 2023. 
 

 >> Prerequiste: None, though some bookbinding experience or experience in the safe handling of fragile items is recommended. <<

Materials to Bring: None. All tools and materials will be provided.

Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 2023 :: 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 three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. 
 

About the Instructor | Juliayn Coleman (she/her)

Juliayn Coleman has been a professional bookbinder since her graduation from the North Bennet Street School bookbinding program in 2003. Her private practice encompasses all levels of book repair and conservation, custom portfolio and enclosure making, teaching, and being a good ambassador for the craft of bookbinding in general. Some of her creative and professional projects can be seen at  www.bookislandbindery.com.

Past Student Reviews:

“Excellent advice and demonstration/discussion of repair options.”

[What did you find most valuable about the workshop?] “Getting the benefit of Juliayn’s experience to better understand paste choices and some basics of paper repair. She always spurs me to learn and do more!"

“Juliayn is the best!! She always takes the time to share lots of tips and techniques, and her instructions are clear and easy to follow. I really enjoyed this class and look forward to taking more courses here!"

"Lots of valuable and useful information about some fundamentals of book repair."

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