In this workshop you’ll learn how to construct a hardcover accordion-style book based on Hedi Kyle’s non-adhesive cover design. Students will be guided through the unique process of preparing an accordion text block as well as assembling fully covered boards without the help of adhesive! This unique structure includes a removable spine piece which allows […]

Papermaking is an engaging and physical process that you can do right in your own home or workspace. Learn the basic elements of this ancient art as the instructor leads the class through the process of preparing the vat of pulp, pulling a sheet with a mould and deckle, couching the sheet, then pressing the […]

In this introduction to bookbinding, students will learn the basics of materials (book board, book cloth, adhesives, paper) and techniques (folding paper, cutting, sewing, and applying adhesives). By the end of the class, students will have completed 1 or 2 flat-back, case-style bindings, covered in cloth and decorated paper. Cost:  $140 (includes materials) Dates: Saturday, March […]

Join veteran printer Steve Sylvester in our Letterpress Studio to continue the lesson from Fundamentals I. Students will print simple, two-color work; they will learn how to do make-ready, and learn how to safely operate both hand-powered and motorized letterpress machines. This class is required along with Fundamentals I and Letterpress Studio Practices for all […]

This is a NEW feature letterpress workshop! No prior letterpress experience is necessary for registration. Participants will compose a type and image map to be created using only the materials already available in the studio, from type cases to furniture, and reglet as image. Participants will type set in wood and metal type on a […]