Leather Binding Techniques: Fine binding sewn on stubs plus edge decoration intensive
June 8-13, 2027
9:30 am-5:30 pm instruction, with open studio until 8:30 pm
The basic structure of a fine leather binding has changed little over the past 300 years. The text block is sewn onto supports, the spine carefully shaped, and the boards laced on. The book is covered in leather that has been precision-pared for protection, flexibility, and a sumptuous presentation.
This workshop will begin by crafting a library of edge decoration samples. The text block will be sewn on stubs; leather-jointed endbands and hand-sewn, multi-colored endbands will be added; and forwarding and covering will continue for rounded, backed, full leather fine binding. Additional decorative techniques will be incorporated as time permits.
A partial list of required tools: Scharfix, spokeshave, paring knife + strop.
Note: This is a fast-paced, advanced-level workshop for students experienced with traditional binding. Prerequisites: Leather Binding I: Fundamentals, II: Raised Bands, and III: Fine Binding or equivalent. Students should be making leather bindings independently, outside a workshop setting. Please contact me if you are unsure if this workshop is the right fit for your current skills, or an appropriate stretch if you're ready for your next challenge.
Workshop fee includes complete supplies with a book in sheets comparable to those available on this site.
This is an in-person workshop. Details on travel, lodging, and working in the studio in FAQs
Payment in full is due at time of registration. See FAQs for refund policy.
Leather Binding Techniques: Fine binding sewn on stubs plus edge decoration intensive
June 8-13, 2027
9:30 am-5:30 pm instruction, with open studio until 8:30 pm
The basic structure of a fine leather binding has changed little over the past 300 years. The text block is sewn onto supports, the spine carefully shaped, and the boards laced on. The book is covered in leather that has been precision-pared for protection, flexibility, and a sumptuous presentation.
This workshop will begin by crafting a library of edge decoration samples. The text block will be sewn on stubs; leather-jointed endbands and hand-sewn, multi-colored endbands will be added; and forwarding and covering will continue for rounded, backed, full leather fine binding. Additional decorative techniques will be incorporated as time permits.
A partial list of required tools: Scharfix, spokeshave, paring knife + strop.
Note: This is a fast-paced, advanced-level workshop for students experienced with traditional binding. Prerequisites: Leather Binding I: Fundamentals, II: Raised Bands, and III: Fine Binding or equivalent. Students should be making leather bindings independently, outside a workshop setting. Please contact me if you are unsure if this workshop is the right fit for your current skills, or an appropriate stretch if you're ready for your next challenge.
Workshop fee includes complete supplies with a book in sheets comparable to those available on this site.
This is an in-person workshop. Details on travel, lodging, and working in the studio in FAQs
Payment in full is due at time of registration. See FAQs for refund policy.
