Bookbinding Core and Secondary Core Certificate Programs

San Francisco Center for the Book’s Bookbinding Core and Secondary Core Certificate Programs are structured to allow for scheduling flexibility and advanced study opportunities while offering students a comprehensive foundation in bookbinding. These Core Certificate programs offer personal attention from master teachers and access to our well-equipped bindery.

Finding details and enrolling in this program is simple:

STEP #1 - Click here to read the Program Guide.

STEP #2 - Review the schedule below.

STEP #3 - To receive a discount * either register for a 4-day intensive or register for an entire series at once via phone (415-565-0545) or in-person.

Full Series Special: Students who sign up for a full 4-workshop series of fall classes (September through December) may do so at the reduced rate of $850. *To receive this discount, register via phone (415-565-0545) or in-person.

Questions? Contact us at info@sfcb.org(link sends e-mail) or 415-565-0545.

Bookbinding Core Schedule

BOOKBINDING CORE 1 :: Coptic Binding

BOOKBINDING CORE 2 :: Flat-Back Case Binding

BOOKBINDING CORE 3 :: Limp Paper Binding

BOOKBINDING CORE 4 :: Rounded Back Cloth Binding

BOOKBINDING CORE 1-4 :: Weeklong Intensive

Bookbinding Secondary  Core Schedule

Secondary Core workshops may have prerequisites. Click on each session for prerequisite details.

Restoration & Repair

Box Making

Leather Bookbinding

​Titling & Tooling

Visiting Instructor Workshop Schedule 

*Please note: these workshops are open to students with varying levels of bookbinding experience. Click on a below workshop to find out more.

3-Part Bradel Binding with Erin Fletcher :: Friday-Monday, September 7-10, 2018 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

Inlay and Onlay Techniques with Karen Hanmer :: Saturday & Sunday, February 9 & 10, 2018 :: 9:30am-5:30pm