WORKSHOPS at my Hands On Bookbinding studio progress in a series, designed to either guide the student towards a more traditional study of bookbinding and box making, or to offer alternative structures for artist book work. From years of production binding, my methods are straight forward with a focus on good structure and use of materials.
Students now have a choice of three different, one-day workshops to select as a prerequisite for other classes in the series, or they may choose to take them all. BOOKBINDING WARMUP introduces the basics of traditional case binding to the beginner, or it can be a review for the more experienced student who may value learning my technique. THE SKETCHBOOK BINDING also teaches the basics of case binding, but in a larger format with heavier paper. THE SEWN BOARDS BINDING is an alternative binding structure that departs from the tradition case binding, while introducing the basics. These classes may be repeated during the season to allow the student to plan their course of study.
All classes will have handouts to follow in class, or for future reference.
My 2023-24 Workshop season has ended . Check back and click on images for detail & dates of future classes. Contact me if you have special requests for classes.
STRUCTURES for ARTIST BOOKS. Postponed (Saturday & Sunday) 9 to 4 /// $220. Two alternative book structures designed for artist book work and pop-ups. Click on image for details.
SEWN BOARDS BINDING, A Variation. Intro to In-Boards Binding. To Be scheduled Fall 2024. One day, 9 to 4 /// $120. Click on image for details.
BOOKBINDING WARMUP, The Flatback Case Binding. New date not set. One day, 9 to 4 /// $115, includes materials. Learn or Review the Basics of traditional by making a case bound journal.
The SKETCHBOOK BINDING. One day, To Be scheduled. 9 to 4, $125 includes materials. Intro to basics while creating a large format, 3/4 cloth case binding with heavier text paper. Click on image for details.
THE ROUNDED SPINE for Case Binding. New date not set. Two days, 9 to 4 /// $225. Making rounded book spines and case covers. Pre-requisite for Leather Case Binding. Click on images for details.
New! NON-ADHESIVE BINDING. To be scheduled. One day, 9 to 4 /// $125. Alternative structure for creative book works. Click on image for details.
THE CLAMSHELL BOX. To be scheduled Winter 2025, two days, 9 to 4 /// $245. Constructing two drop-spine boxes for books or prints. Click on image for details...
CASE BINDING REFINED WITH LEATHER. (a three day intensive), 9 to 4. ~ leather, materials included. Intro to working fine goatskin leather on refined case bindings. Pre-requisites. Click image for details.
MILLIMETER STYLE BINDING ~ An elegant transition to In-Boards Binding with Leather. Postponed (Saturday & Sunday). Two days, 9 to 4 // /$235. ~ leather, materials included. Click on image for details.
CLASS REGISTRATION /// Class size depends on the course, from 3 to 6 students. Priscilla’s past students may bypass prerequisite classes upon approval. A deposit of $75 is required to hold a place in a class, $100 for leather classes. Balance due by workshop date. Deposit may be made by check, but also through Paypal and Venmo. A two-week notice of cancellation is necessary to receive full refund of deposit or any prepaid payment.
Because the workshop space is small, any registered student experiencing any possible symptoms of Cold, Flu or Covid is asked to cancel, out of respect of the other participants.