Booksmith Conservation is pleased to announce day-long workshops for 2025. Each workshop is capped at 4 participants based on studio size which also allows for plenty of individual attention and instruction. If a workshop is listed on a date you are unable to attend, please get in touch, as another session may be able to be offered. I look forward to welcoming you to my studio and introducing the ancient craft of bookbinding to you!
Classic Flatback Binding
January 25, 2025
10am – 5pm at Booksmith Conservation Studio
The flatback binding is a basic binding technique that will teach you how to prepare and sew a textblock, line the spine, make a case and case-in a modern book. This will be a fast-paced workshop and depending on the speed of students, a second book may be made. Basic bookbinding terminology, tools, materials and a short history of binding techniques will be covered, as time permits. The cost of the workshop includes materials,use of shared tools and handouts. Students are encouraged to bring a small notebook in which to take their own notes.
COST: $200 ENROLLMENT: 4 MAX
Sewn Boards Binding
February 15, 2025
10am – 5pm at Booksmith Conservation Studio
The sewn boards binding was developed by conservator Gary Frost as a modern method of board attachment based on historical examples. One of the most common repairs needed to a book is to re-attach a loose or detached board. This binding technique ensures the boards will not separate from the textblock. This binding method also allows the book to open completely flat, making it a useful design for sketchbooks. Students will make one binding. Basic bookbinding terminology, tools, materials and a short history of binding techniques will be covered, as time permits. The cost of the workshop includes materials, use of shared tools and handouts. Students are encouraged to bring a small notebook in which to take their own notes.
COST: $200 ENROLLMENT: 4 MAX
Hinged Box with Pamphlet Binding
February 22, 2025
10am – 5pm at Booksmith Conservation Studio
Boxes are made to protect books but also as a beautiful way to organize trinkets, photos or letters. This workshop will teach how to make a box with an attached, hinged, lid that will stay closed with no additional closure added. Since boxmaking requires a certain amount of drying time before advancing, students will make 1 or 2 pamphlet bindings while waiting for adhesive to set. Basic bookbinding terminology, tools, materials and a short history of binding techniques will be covered, as time permits. The cost of the workshop includes materials, use of shared tools and handouts. Students are encouraged to bring a small notebook in which to take their own notes.
COST: $225 ENROLLMENT: 4 MAX
Classic Flatback Binding
March 29, 2025
10am – 5pm at Booksmith Conservation Studio
The flatback binding is a basic binding technique that will teach you how to prepare and sew a textblock, line the spine, make a case and case-in a modern book. This will be a fast-paced workshop and depending on the speed of students, a second book may be made. Basic bookbinding terminology, tools, materials and a short history of binding techniques will be covered, as time permits. The cost of the workshop includes materials,use of shared tools and handouts. Students are encouraged to bring a small notebook in which to take their own notes.
COST: $200 ENROLLMENT: 4 MAX