Herringbone Bindery
Erin Fletcher : Fine Binding & Edition Binding
Artist showing the pieces of the Collapsible Punching Cradle. Artist demoing how to assemble the Collapsible Punching Cradle. Artist demoing how to assemble the Collapsible Punching Cradle. Artist demoing how to assemble the Collapsible Punching Cradle.

$45 — Workshop Fee
Register - US Students
Registration closes on November 21st
Register- International Students
Registration closes on November 25th
Workshop Schedule
2 sessions:
December 3 & 5
(Tuesday and Thursday evenings)

6:00 – 7:00pm (eastern time)
5:00 – 6:00pm (central time)
4:00 – 5:00pm (mountain time)
3:00 – 4:00pm (pacific time)
Workshop // Collapsible Punching Cradle

Description
Learn how to make a punching cradle that collapses into three pieces and can be stored flat. A punching cradle enables you to punch right through the center of the signature fold. This step is crucial to ensure your sewing is accurate and your binding functions properly.

This collapsible cradle is easy to store and great for traveling. The cradle can be reinforced again and again with a new piece of bookcloth. Once you have the steps down you can make a cradle of any size. In this workshop, students will make a cradle to fit signatures up to 320mm (12.5”).

This workshop will be live instruction through Zoom and is suitable to students with some bookbinding experience. 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. You can order a second material kit in the same size or to make a miniature cradle. In order to receive the material kit on time, please register by November 21st. 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
  • Bone Folder
  • Craft Knife (Olfa or X-Acto)
  • Cutting Mat
  • Glue Brush - size: small and medium (a foam roller with tray may be useful)
  • Japanese Screw Punch or Hollow Punch - 3mm bit (It’s good to have a range in case you need a bigger size.)
  • Pencil
  • PVA
  • Ruler - with metric
  • Scissors
  • Triangle - with a 90 degree angle
  • Waste Paper



Reduced Rate Workshop Fee
Two seats are available at a reduced rate of $35. Please click on the button below to find out more information about how to submit. Application closes on November 7th.


Each Workshop is Recorded
All workshops will be recorded and made available to all registered students for a period of 90 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.