Book Binding Core Workshops I-IV (Summer 2024 Session)

Book Binding Core Workshops I-IV (Summer 2024 Session)
w/Jane Freeman & Yolanda Merrill
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 18– 21, 2024

This four-part Bookbinding Core Series prepares participants to undertake a wide range of projects and additional classes in intermediate and advanced bookbinding techniques and book structures.

• Class 1 introduces basic bookbinding tools, shop equipment, materials, and processes.
• Class 2 employs the portfolio structure to develop skills in board cutting, working with cover materials, and using adhesives.
• Class 3 starts with an introduction to the case-bound book, its history, and mechanics.
  Participants will learn how to sequence the making of this structure and will end the day with a fully finished case-bound book.
• Class 4 is a continuation of class 3.
  Participants will make a second case-bound book. They can decide on the size and cover material of this book and are free to experiment with decorative paper brought from home.

• Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 18– 21, 2024 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily)
• Instructors: Jane Freeman & Yolanda Merrill
• Class Size: Max 8 students.
• Skill level: No previous bookbinding experience required.
• Location: Virginia Center for the Book (map: Jefferson School City Center)
• Fee: $400 VCB Members / $465 Non-Members
• UVa Education Benefit Eligible, non-degree certification class #071824 (must use non-member price)
• Course fees must be paid to complete your registration.
• Registration closes on July 13, 2024
• All materials are provided along with tools available for in-class use.
• For information about this workshop, the Center, and its programs contact [email protected]

• It is the Virginia Center for the Book’s expectation that all program participants are vaccinated.
• Evolving CDC and UVA COVID guidelines may require that participants be masked if working close to others. (bring your masks)
• Should public health guidelines change, and new norms be applicable, we reserve the right to revisit the expectations in the interest of participant health and safety

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Virginia Center for the Book, Jefferson School City Center, Charlottesville, United States