San Francisco Center for the Book

Hey you, finicky readers out there! Tired of having to wrestle with your beloved books as you read them? This class is for you.

In this workshop, we will take a paperback book and transform it into something more durable and easier to flex and open. We will reuse the old covers and spines, creating a recessed area in the new hard covers to place the old ones. This is also one of the most common bindings for books in single sheets, so it is a technique you'll be able to use for other types of projects as well.

Please note that we will be rebinding books provided by the instructor, so you can perfect the techniques before improving on your own personal treasures.

Prerequisite:
Some experience making or repairing books. Class will move quickly and is not appropriate for beginners.

Materials to bring:
None. All tools and materials will be provided.

About the Instructor:
Juliayn Coleman (she/her) has been a professional bookbinder since her graduation from the North Bennet Street School bookbinding program in 2003. Her private practice encompasses all levels of book repair and conservation, custom portfolio and enclosure making, teaching, and being a good ambassador for the craft of bookbinding in general. Some of her creative and professional projects can be seen at  www.bookislandbindery.com.