Herringbone Bindery
Erin Fletcher : Fine Binding & Edition Binding
Hand holding a stack of Non-Adhesive Bindings. Example of the Coptic Non-Adhesive Binding. Example of the Link Stitch and Long Stitch Non-Adhesive Binding. Example of the Historical Long Stitch Non-Adhesive Binding. Example of the Single Raised Cords Non-Adhesive Binding. Example of the Double Raised Cords Non-Adhesive Binding. Sowing together the signatures of a Non-Adhesive Binding.

$70 - $325 — Workshop Fee
Registration Closed — Join Wait List
Registration closed on February 22nd
Workshop Schedule
1-5 Sessions:
March 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
(Tuesday and Thursday evenings)

6:00 – 9:00pm (eastern time)
5:00 – 8:00pm (central time)
4:00 – 7:00pm (mountain time)
3:00 – 6:00pm (pacific time)
Workshop // Choose Your Own Adventure: Non-Adhesive Bindings

Description
The number of ways to sew a book can seem almost endless. In this workshop, students can explore up to six different sewing patterns that are left exposed on the spine offering both structural support to the binding and unique decoration. Learning these sewing patterns, which stem from historical structures, will give students the foundation and knowledge to further explore non-adhesive bindings on their own.

Choose Your Own Adventure:
Session 1 – Coptic
Session 2 – Link and Long Stitch
Session 3 – Historical Long Stitch
Session 4 – Single Raised Cords (requires a sewing frame)
Session 5 – Double Raised Cords (requires a sewing frame)

Sign up for all 5 and receive a $25 discount.

This workshop will be live instruction through Zoom. Open to students at any skill level, but please contact me if you have questions determining if this workshop is right for you.

Skill Level: Beginner



Material Kit
The workshop fee includes a material kit, which will be shipped to you prior to the workshop. In order to receive the material kit on time, please register by February 22nd. Below is a list of tools and materials that you must supply yourself.


Tools and Materials
Students must supply the following tools and materials. Check out the vendor list for recommended suppliers.

Required
  • 300mm metal ruler
  • Glue brush
  • Cutting mat and Olfa knife (X-acto blade will also work)
  • Scissors
  • Pin Vise (size B) or Awl
  • #18 blunt sewing needles
  • Bone folder
  • Pencil
  • PVA
  • Waste paper
  • Japanese Screw Punch or Hollow Punch (required for Sessions 2 & 3)
  • Sewing Frame (required for Sessions 4 & 5)

Optional
  • Punching Cradle
  • 4” Flat Leg Dividers
  • Small 45/45/90 triangle

Materials
  • 18/3 dyed thread
  • 4-ply Linen Cord (required for Sessions 4 & 5)
  • Decorative Paper (required for Sessions 1 & 4 & 5)


Offered for USA & International Students
You are welcome to sign up for this workshop regardless of your location. However, at this time kits will only be shipped to students within the US. If you are outside of the US, please email me directly in order to register and recieve information about prepping your own material kit.


Each Workshop is Recorded
All workshops will be recorded and made available to all registered students for a period of 60 days. A link to the recording will be sent out 1 day after it is recorded.


Refund Policy
No refunds will be issued once material kits are shipped or 10 days prior to the start of the workshop. Workshops will run with a minimum of 4 students, if this number is not met then a refund will be issued.