Hey you, finicky readers out there! In this workshop, we will take a paperback book and transform it into something more durable and easier to flex and open. We will reuse the old covers and spines, creating a recessed area in the new covers to retain the book's original graphic feel. This is also one of the most common treatments for books in single sheets, so it is a technique you'll be able to use for other types of projects as well. This is a new alternative to the earlier Rebind a Paperback workshop with different skills covered. Both methods are good, especially for ailing paperbacks, and fun to learn.

Please note that we will be rebinding books provided by the instructor, so you can perfect the techniques before improving on your own personal treasures.

Materials to Bring: Optional and available at SFCB for student use during workshop: bone folder, awl, scissors, round glue brush, utility knife, ruler (no cork backing, should have metric as well as Imperial), pencil, dividers. 

Workshop + Materials Fee: $190.00

Date & Time: Saturday, April 1, 2017 :: 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 | Juliayn Coleman

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:

 “Instructor was very helpful, engaging and always available to help."

"She was unfailingly helpful and shared her "pro tips" and "production bindery" skills, explaining why each was or wasn't best practice."

“Juliayn is always well-prepared and is so patient.  Nothing flusters her and she can adapt to any of our mistakes and turn them into something beautiful.”