Binding

SFCB's bookbinding courses range from the enduring structures of both Western and Eastern traditions to contemporary approaches, with a wealth of bookmaking techniques in between, including pamphlets, pop-ups, exposed sewing stitches, protective boxes, photo albums and more.

Workshops: Binding
Type Title Instructor Summary Status
Binding
Sessions: 1
Start: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 1:00 PM
End: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
Madison Gordon

This screw-post album is a fun and flexible book structure ideal for photographs and scrapbooking. No previous experience necessary!

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Binding Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: Sunday, October 27, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Sunday, October 27, 2024, 5:30 PM
Nina Zeininger

In this second Core Bookbinding class, students will create what most of us refer to as a hardbound book. In bookbinding terms, it is known as a case binding.

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Binding, Arts
Sessions: 1
Start: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 12:30 PM
End: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 4:30 PM
Elaine Chu

Sew your own unique journal with embellishments.

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Binding Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 5:30 PM
Clair Emma Smith

In centuries past, books were sometimes sewn onto cords and then laced into soft covers before being bound. In this class students will bind a book employing thick paper as a folded and laced wrapper.

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Binding
Sessions: 1
Start: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6:00 PM
End: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 9:00 PM
Madison Gordon

If you’ve ever been curious about how to make a book, Introduction to Bookbinding is the place to start. One workshop, five booklets!

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Binding Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 5:30 PM
Nina Zeininger

In centuries past, books were sometimes sewn onto cords and then laced into soft covers before being bound. In this class students will bind a book employing thick paper as a folded and laced wrapper.

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Binding
Sessions: 2
Start: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Sunday, November 17, 2024, 5:30 PM
Juliayn Coleman

After taking Orientation to Leather, put your paring skills to use in making this simple and elegant leather binding.

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Binding Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 2
Start: Saturday, November 23, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Sunday, November 24, 2024, 5:30 PM
Beth Redmond

The final class in our Core Bookbinding series uses skills learned in each previous class to create a beautiful and classic rounded back cloth binding.

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Binding
Sessions: 1
Start: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 5:30 PM
Juliayn Coleman

Explore the world of titling on books using heated type and dies - known as stamping.

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Binding
Sessions: 1
Start: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 1:00 PM
End: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 4:00 PM
Megan Gibes

Saturday session!
If you’ve ever been curious about how to make a book, Introduction to Bookbinding is the place to start. One workshop, five booklets!

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Binding
Sessions: 1
Start: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00 AM
End: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 4:00 PM
Clair Emma Smith

Miniature books make great gifts and decorations, and can even be used to note special memories from the past year.

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Binding
Sessions: 1
Start: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00 AM
End: Sunday, December 8, 2024, 4:00 PM
Nina Zeininger

The accordion book is a versatile structure for artists of all mediums. Students will learn various tips and tricks for creating their own accordion books, and leave with a variety of samples to inspire future projects.

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Binding Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 2
Start: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Sunday, December 15, 2024, 5:30 PM
Clair Emma Smith

The final class in our Core Bookbinding series uses skills learned in each previous class to create a beautiful and classic rounded back cloth binding.

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Binding
Sessions: 1
Start: Saturday, December 21, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Saturday, December 21, 2024, 5:30 PM
Juliayn Coleman

Tired of having to wrestle with your beloved books as you read them? This class is for you. Learn how to take a glued-back paper-covered book and transform it into something more durable and beautiful.

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Binding
Sessions: 2
Start: Saturday, December 21, 2024, 9:30 AM
End: Sunday, December 22, 2024, 5:30 PM
Dominic Riley

Make a handsome, two-piece box with a tooled label – this is the last word in luxury boxes and makes a lovely gift!

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