Upcoming bookmaking workshop at Expressions Graphics

Upcoming Bookmaking workshop

This workshop will cover several book binding processes. Demonstrations of glue binding, stitch-binding, and complete building of a book will take place. Students are encouraged to bring a project (pages and embellishments recommended) for completion. Recovering, scrapbook style glue bound book, and stitch-bound traditional book are scheduled. The process of preparing book parts, assembly, weighting and drying your unique book will be covered.

Dates & Times: 2-5pm, January 13, 20, and 27, 2011.

Location: Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60302.

Please contact the instructor, Jessica Kronika for more information and to register Now...
847-722-7032 or artist@flyngypsyarts.com

                                            Plate book with stitch binding, cloth pages,
                                             metal plate insets and covers. J. Kronika 2009.

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