Intro to Bookbinding
Cover helpful information on how to learn more (because we can’t cover everything in one hour.)
Introduce basic tools.
Give helpful tips on sewing/gluing for future reference.
Have the class build a sample pamphlet.
details
- when: sunday, april 17th, 2011, from 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2011 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Lauren Dellaquila
lesson plan
• Pass out informational handouts (list of books, supply stores & websites) 3-5 min
• Show wide variety of examples / cover a VERY brief history 5-7 min
• Overview/distribution of necessary supplies for the class and their function 5 min
• Overview of terms & tips (OCD methods to hard-covering techniques, folding & sewing) 15 min
• Have the class build a sample book. Either a Japanese stab bind (http://paulturounetblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/stab-binding-examples.jpg) or a pamphlet stitch (http://www.littlebitsbooks.net/uploads/3/7/8/2/3782292/4192890_orig.jpg) 25-30 min
• Pass out any additional handouts at the end of class/answer questions. 2 min
facilitator experience
Just recently taught a workshop at the Brooklyn Skillshare in October 2010. In addition to my professional experience in graphic design, I studied under the accomplished book artist Scott McCarney at Rochester Institute of Technology. (http://scottmccarneyvisualbooks.com/) Since learning McCarney’s traditional book art methods, I have been applying those skills to most, if not all of my personal work for the past four years.
intended audience
Preferably above the age of 13/14. But no real age restriction.
Creatives/craft/knitters tend to benefit and be interested in the topic/skill over others.