BOOKBINDING BASICS: The Flatback Case Binding.
September 11 & 12 (Saturday and Sunday), 9:30am – 4:30pm each day.
$190. ~ materials included.

Three sewing methods will be introduced in this class including the single pamphlet stitch, multiple section sewing on cloth tapes, contrasted by sections sewn with an unsupported link stitch. Sewn texts will be bound in three flatback case bindings, two in quarter cloth (on spine) with decorative paper on the boards, and one full cloth cover. Simple and sound techniques will be taught for measuring and cutting, text preparation and covering.

Class limited to 6 students.
A repeat class is scheduled for September 30 & October 1 (Thursday and Friday).

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THE ROUNDED SPINE for Case Binding.
October 2 & 3 (Saturday and Sunday), 9:30am – 4:30pm each day.
$190. ~ materials included.

Building on techniques taught in the BASICS class, students will learn to shape (“round and back”) the sewn text, paying close attention to the control and use of spine swell created by the folded and sewn sections. Two rounded case bindings will be made during this workshop: one bound in quarter cloth and decorative paper; and the other covered in half cloth, on the spine and four corners, with decorative paper laid between them. Students gain more experience in measuring, cutting, assembly and casing-in books.

Prerequisite: Hands On Bookbinding’s Bookbinding Basics. Class limited to 6 students.

A repeat class is scheduled for October 28 & 29 (Thursday and Friday).
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CASE BINDING REFINED with Leather.
October 30 & 31 (Saturday and Sunday), 9:30am – 4:30pm each day.
$225. ~ leather, materials included.

Further refinements of the case binding are featured in this class, as students begin working with fine goatskin leather. Two books will be completed: a 1/4 leather rounded case with decorative paper on boards, and a 1/2 leather rounded case, which adds leather to the four corners and decorative paper in the center of the boards. Case joints (hinges) will vary in width between the two bindings, the first with the usual pressed groove used on most case bindings; and the other, bound with a tighter joint for a continuous contour, enhanced by back-cornered boards and a shaped, rounded headcap at each end of the leather case spine.

Prerequisite: Hands On Bookbinding’s Bookbinding Basics and The Rounded Case classes. Class limited to 6 students.
A repeat class is scheduled for November 18 & 19 (Thursday and Friday).
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TRANSITION to BINDING IN-BOARDS with Leather.
November 20 & 21 (Saturday and Sunday), 9:30-4:30 each day.
$225. ~ leather, materials included.

This class transitions the student from the case bound book to the concept of the spine hollow and “in-boards” binding, where the boards and the book spines are attached to the text block before it is covered.

Two structures will be completed. The Lap Case binding (similar to a Bradel structure) is comprised of separate, laminated and covered boards butted inside to the cover spine piece. In this class, the Lap Case will be “hung” to the text block via a text spine hollow prior to gluing down the endpapers.

The Millimeter style binding utilizes an attached spine/paper component that acts like a spine hollow, yet extends over the spine shoulders to the endpaper linings eventually to be used as a flange for the board attachment. These two elegant structures use small amounts of leather applied to the spine (one with literally millimeters of leather along the board fore-edge), bringing attention to the decorative paper on the boards.

Prerequisite: Hands On Bookbinding’s Bookbinding Basics, The Rounded Case, and Case binding Refined classes. Class limited to 6 students. This class is designed to transition students to future classes in laced-on boards binding, or fine binding.

If requested, this course may be repeated December 2 & 3 (Thursday & Friday).
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THE CLAMSHELL BOX
December 4 & 5 (Saturday & Sunday) 9:30am – 4:30pm
$200. ~ materials included.

The drop-spine box, popularly known as the clamshell box, opens like a book. It is constructed with an outer case, which has two interlocking trays attached to it. Versatile, it can be used to protect and house books, prints, photos, or other unusual objects.

Each student will first make a pre cut 8-1/2 x 11 inch box to learn the sequence of assembly and covering. Then they will have an opportunity to custom make a box for their own personal item, no bigger than 11 x 15 inches, by 1-1/2 inches deep. All boxes will be covered in bookcloth, and lined inside with paper.

A clamshell box is a three-dimensional object, and will require spatial thinking and some precise measuring and hand cutting. Simple and useful techniques will be taught to ease this challenge.

No prerequisite, but binding experience is a plus for this class.
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FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION contact Priscilla Spitler:
prispit@windstream.net
(575) 894-5701

Classes are limited to 6 students, minimum of 3.

A deposit of $50 is required to hold a spot, with the balance due two weeks prior to workshop. If not, class space may be given to first spot on a waiting list. Deposit must be by check or money order (the preferred payment method), but Paypal payments may be sent for balance of tuition.
A two week notice of cancellation is necessary to receive full refund of class tuition.

After email or phone exchange regarding class space availability,
please send deposit to:

Priscilla Spitler
Hands on Bookbinding
PO Box 747
T or C, NM 87901

A list of recommended accommodations in Truth or Consequences
will be sent by email after receipt of deposit; or visit the Chamber of Commerce website.