Bookbinding Workshop: Hinged Lid Box Construction w/Jane Freeman

Using book board, decorative paper, and book cloth, participants will learn basic box construction and make a 5 x 7 hinged lid box.
This durable and sturdy construction sits on its base and stands upright on a bookshelf, perfect for housing mementos, jewelry, ephemera, and more.
Participants will explore options for decorating the box and learn to calculate measurements to make custom-size boxes.

Instructor: Jane Freeman
Schedule: Monday, April 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (please bring your lunch)
Location: Virginia Center for the Book (map: Jefferson School City Center)
Fee for One Day Workshop: $130 BookArts Members – $150 non-members
Class Size: Limited to eight students.
Skill level: Basic bookbinding skills (measure with precision, cut paper and book cloth with an X-acto knife, glue paper, and cloth to book board)
For questions about this workshop contact: Jane Freeman,
Registration or Book Arts Questions: Garrett Queen

Registration Details

• The workshop fee includes the cost of all materials.
• The course-provided materials include binder board, book cloth, and decorative paper.
• Binding tools, brushes, and glue will be available for in-class use.
• Registration closes on April 21, 2025
• Registration is not complete until you receive a payment confirmation.

The Virginia Center for the Book expects that all program participants be vaccinated.
Should public health guidelines change, and new norms apply, we reserve the right to revisit the expectations in the interest of participant health and safety.

Program Assistance
Registration fee assistance is made possible by a grant from the Josef and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. For details contact [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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