Bookbinding 102: The Accordion Book

In this three hour bookbinding workshop, students will learn how to make a 5” x 5” accordion structure with ribbon tie. Accordion bindings are one of the oldest and most versatile forms of bookbinding. Excellent for display, painting, journaling, collage.
The following will be covered:
The basics of binding; tools, materials, cloth, glue
Working with cardboard and paper: folding, cutting, choosing the right weight papers
My tricks with this process and where to supplies to set of your worktable.
Provided: cutting mat, box cutters, scissors, paper, cardboard, bone folder
Students will purchase prior to class: 1/4” ribbon (1yard), PVA glue (Lineco) 8 oz container, old brush, cover papers (your drawings, paintings, collages, maps, wallpaper scraps, 12” ruler.

Date: February 19
1:00pm - 4:00pm
JoAnne Schiavone has taught Book Arts at University of the Arts, Penland School, NC, and 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 fro NJ Arts Council, PA Arts Council, & The Joan Mitchell Foundation.
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