February 10-12, 2012 Fri 6-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 9-12

Instructor: Bridget Elmer $221 – includes fee for shared supplies.

Description: The Ethiopian codex is a multi-section, sewn-board binding, which originated in Late Antiquity. Traditionally, the Ethiopian codex employed a link or chain stitch to sew papyrus sections directly into wooden boards. For this course, we will explore a contemporary version of this binding, employing western materials, such as book board, paper-backed book cloth and decorative papers, to create
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Feb. 21, 23, 28 and March 1, 2012 Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6 – 9 PM

Instructor:  Johanna Smick Cost: $226 (including materials fee)

Description: In this four-day workshop we will be using various traditional sewing methods combined with modern techniques to make long lasting journals with traditional materials. The binding features raised cords with laced on boards, goatskin leather spines, and decorative paper. Students will learn 3-4 different methods of sewing that can be applied to future projects.
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April 20 & 21, 2012 Friday 6-9 PM and Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM

Instructor: Johanna Smick cost: $171 (includes materials fee)

Description: In this two day workshop students will leave with an incredibly durable leather journal that will stand the test of time. We will be modernizing this historic structure by lining decorative paper to leather to create an elegant flexible cover, and then weaving the spine in a unique pattern.

Please Bring:

bonefolder cutting mat xacto knife pin vise dividers (if available) mechanical pencil glue brush decorative handmade paper
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May 2, 2012 Wednesday, 10 – 5pm

Instructor: Steve Pittelkow Cost: $151 (includes materials fee)

Description: Working with leather can be daunting but it doesn’t have to be. In this one day class, students will learn to pare leather for the spine of a notebook that will last years and years. In addition, we’ll work with snaps, clasps and grommets to add embellishments to our project. Students will also learn about paring knives and how to keep them sharp. This is a good
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May 3, 2012 Thursday, 10 – 5pm

Instructor: Steve Pittelkow Cost: $146 (includes materials fee)

Description: This one day class continues a survey of Keith Smith bindings and also includes a slip case. These are a new group of different bindings than the last Keith Smith bindings class that Steve taught last year. Students will sew 6 different books, all the same size, then construct a slip case to hold them all. We’ll start with two section bindings, then move to a couple
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