Herringbone Bindery
Erin Fletcher : Fine Binding & Edition Binding
Artist demoing a variety of Secret Belgian Bindings. A variety of Secret Belgian Bindings sitting on a wooden table. The spine of a Secret Belgian Binding. The spine of a Secret Belgian Binding.

$325 — Workshop Fee
Sold Out — Join Wait List
Registration closed on June 28th
Workshop Schedule
4 sessions:
July 9, 10, 16, 17
(Saturday & Sunday mornings)

10:00am – 12:30pm (eastern time)
9:00am – 11:30am (central time)
8:00am – 10:30am (mountain time)
7:00am – 9:30am (pacific time)
Workshop // Secret Belgian Binding - Three Ways

Description
This workshop will explore the Secret Belgian structure and ways to modify it. The binding is simple and easy to construct; it opens flat and is perfect for thinner text blocks.

During this workshop students will use techniques developed by Anne Goy to alter the traditional appearance of the structure through added weaving and Tyvek. This workshop will be live instruction, with two tutorials covering the amount of material in a one day in-person workshop. Each session will be recorded and the videos will be available to students.

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 June 28th. 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
  • 12”/300mm 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
  • Chisels (various sizes)
  • Hammer
  • 18/3 dyed thread
  • Binder’s clip
  • Decorative Paper (2-3 sheets)

Optional
  • Punching Cradle
  • 4” Flat Leg Dividers
  • Small 45/45/90 Triangle
  • Sanding Block


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.