Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $95
Scholarships available; click here to apply.

This is an in-person workshop. As of January 2023, masks are strongly encouraged but not required, unless otherwise indicated. 

A Lark’s Head knot (also known as a Cow Hitch) is often used in jewelry making and many other applications. It can also be used to bind single sheets together! In this workshop students will learn this structure and have the the opportunity to use paper cutters and dies to experiment with several kinds of binding finishes.   

The exposed spine also allows for plenty of opportunity to play with adding decorative elements such as colored threads and beads.
 

>> Prerequisite: None <<

Materials to Bring: Optional: Although everything is furnished to complete two books, if you wish to bring in your own paper, card stock or heavier is best (e.g. Canson Colorline). I have a few trinkets to share but if you have your own, bring them in.

Date & Time: Sunday, March 26, 2023 :: 1-5pm

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 three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. 
 

About the Instructor | Dorothy Yuki (she/her)

Dorothy studied to be something other than an artist. She began as a fashion designer immediately after college but soon she became a partner of a manufacturing company, In Good Company, in 1965. She designed and manufactured kitchen soft goods and linens. The company was sold in 1976 and she became a Consultant to the Fashion Industry by request of the then President, Leonard Joseph. As a production and design consultant, she worked with many identity and music production companies, as well as new startups.
Now in her 80s and living in San Francisco, she is engaged in many volunteer activities, Ruth’s Table, Artseed, SCRAP-SF, San Francisco Center for the Book, and FabMo. She also mentored at Bay High School in their Senior Program. She was past President of Friends of Calligraphy and has been a Master Educator for the Macy’s Fashion Incubator San Francisco.
She still has the time to do ‘art’ and has worked on projects for MMOCA, Flax Art and Design, Kalligraphia, Ruth’s Table, FabMo and SCRAP-SF. She is a recipient of Honorable Mentions for her artwork at the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Altered Book Show 2014 and 2015. She is also busy helping her two daughters care for her four grandchildren. To find out more about Dorothy's work, visit her blog www.dotsrainbow.com.

Past Student Reviews: 

"Dorothy was so kind, patient, friendly, and energetic. She was a joy to learn from and the workshop flew by!"

"Dorothy was very active, passionate, and explained things clearly to everybody."

“Really fun book to make! And it was nice to hang out with fellow book makers.”