Bookbinding 101 with JoAnne Schiavone

We will begin with the basic tools and their uses, bookbinding terms, and how to create the inside pages for your book. While designing and creating your soft-bound pamphlet structure, you will learn techniques as you develop your personal journal. Each student will select from a variety of paper for their covers, paper for their text block, and a thread color while learning the processes as we go. The final step will be stitching it all together with a three or five hole binding using colored embroidery floss, adding the secret pocket and button as the last steps. You will leave with a journal and a handout to follow for future bindings.

Date: Monday, February 10
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

JoAnne Schiavone has taught Book Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Penland School in NC, York College of PA, and workshops across the country. She has been making book structures for over 30 years and has received fellowships and grants from NJ Arts Council, OK Arts Council, PA Arts Council, & The Joan Mitchell Foundation.