Notebook with an Elastic Band
(class held in Nova Scotia - see note below)
Bind a classic hardcover notebook. It opens flat for writing or drawing and stays closed with an elastic band. This stitched, multi-section book is covered with durable linen. Optionally, round the corners, add a ribbon bookmark and/or a srorage pocket.
Thursday, July 6, 10:00-4:00
Tool list provided on registration
Registration for this class is now closed
Early Coptic Codex
(class held in Nova Scotia - see note below)
This book is sewn with a link stitch and has sewn endbands. The spine is covered with leather that laces into the wooden covers. Two long wrapping bands with bone closures are attached to the head and foredge. A large leather and vellum bookmark is attached to the back cover. This dramatic binding is based on the 4th century Glazier Codex in the collection of the Morgan Library in New York. You have the option of making an accurate model of the book or a less specific binding that incorporates your own designs with the structure. The cover boards for the book are from locally grown juniper. I wish to acknowledge Michigan-based book conservator Julia Miller's excellent research on this book structure and on many other Coptic bindings.
Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, 10:00-5:00
Tool list provided on registration
Registration for this class is now closed
A Classic Hardcover Book
(class held in Nova Scotia - see note below)
This is a classic cloth-covered flatback case book. We will sew signatures, line the spine, add endbands, make the cover (case) and attach the book to the cover (case-in). We will bind a book printed in signatures - potentially print and bind your own digital photos, text or, of course, blank paper. Find out more about the text here.
Sunday, July 9, 10:00-5:00
Tool list provided on registration
Registration for this class is now closed
Note about Nova Scotia classes
Classes are held at The Inverness County Centre for the Arts in the village of Inverness, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Possible accommodation includes:
Inverness Beach Village, simple cabins and camping, within walking distance
Macleod's Inn, B&B, 5 minute drive
Tourist Information includes many other places to stay.
It's best to make reservations early
