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Bookbinding Class Descriptions
Calligraphy Classes | Altered Book Classes | Decorated Journal Classes
In this one day class, Suzanne will show you how to assemble books with more involved bindings, including a hard cover photo album using Japanese binding, perfect for using as a small memory album, and a multisignature book which opens flat and is perfect for a journal. It is helpful to have had a previous bookbinding course, but not necessary. Cost of materials will be included in the course fee. Ask for a supply list when registering. 6 ½ hr.
You won’t want to give these gems away! We’ll make an assortment of "charmers" that will enthrall their recipient. The Tea Bag book, the Pocket Accordion, a tiny book that tucks into a folded cover to close and more. Usable as a card or book, you can bring a short poem or some small photos to include or we’ll inspire you to add your own words. The cost of book materials is included in the course. Please ask for a supply list when registering. 6 ½ hr.
Charmers II
We’re making more little gems that you won’t want to give away! Fun to fill with small quotes, well-wishes or photos of the family, these little books will charm their recipient. A wee book that you can wear and a cool origami-fold cover book start us off. Decorate them for Christmas and they’re a precious gift that will be opened again and again. Bring along your collection of inspirational sayings or we’ll help you write your own. The cost of the book materials is included in the course. Please ask for a supply list when registering. Don’t forget a bag lunch.
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Fabric Covered Ribbon Journal This is a hardcover book which will lie flat when opened and is perfect for a journal or notebook or can be alternated with photo album pages for a truly special book. Signatures are stitched over ribbons which then appear tied across the spine when the book is completed. Please ask for a supply list when registering. |
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The Wee Book: It’s a Card, it’s a Book, it’s AdorableYou won’t be able to resist this workshop. For the complete beginner! Learn to make this very special card using basic bookbinding techniques. You will be rewarded with a wee photo frame, a wee book for a love poem or a one of a kind gift to give to someone special. Tie closed with ribbon or a fancy button. 4 ½ hr. |
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This workshop is based on a simple yet versatile accordion style binding technique. You will go home with a heart filled with inspiration…give a poem, a picture, or a pockets full of miracles a place to reside in these delightful books.
4 ½ hr.
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Journal With Slipcase What could be classier than a book with it's own case? Keep your carefully recorded memories in this precious small journal and give it a home in its own coordinating slipcase. Please ask for a supply list when registering.6.5 hr. |
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Hardcover Journal with Coptic Stitching In this class we will make a hardcover journal, not
too big and not too small! We will decorate our own paper and cut a recessed
window in the front cover which can hold a charm, button, photograph or
ornament of your choice. Each text page will have a lovely faux decal
edge. This journal has an exposed spine so you can see the stitching which
adds a wonderful decorative element to an already special book. Please
feel free to bring a decoration to put on cover (some will be available
in the class). Please ask for a supply list when registering and don’t
forget a bag lunch! |
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Crisscross Coptic Binding
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based on the coptic binding this book features much more interest in the exposed
spine stitching. The integrated head and tail bands add a truly special finishing
touch. The text pages are of heavier weight paper which allows a sturdier surface
for sketching, collage, painting or just recording special moments. You will
go home with a fabulous journal worthy of great art and words. Cost of book
materials for the book made during class is included in the course fee. Extra
book materials will be available for purchase at the class. Don't forget a bag
lunch.
6 hours 9a.m.to 4p.m.
Create a scrapbook, photo album or treasured memory album. We'll use beautiful
Oriental papers for the covers, rich black interior pages and delicate sheets
of interleaving between each page, binding everything with rich ribbons and
cords. Each page can accommodate an 8 x 10 photo vertically or horizontally
and you will have a choice of a few binding styles. Give this masterpiece as
a gift as it is, or fill it with photos as a legacy for loved ones. Cost of
book materials for the book made during class is included in the course fee.
Extra book materials will be available for purchase at the class. Don't forget
a bag lunch!
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The Pipe Organ binding is stitched over cords. It looks complicated, but it really isn't! Like the Coptic stitched books, it's attractive because you don't have to worry about hinges. A variety of coloured threads can be used for the "pipes", which makes it even more versatile. The book block is attached to the cover with the cords which are threaded through the cover. 6 hr.
If you can't get to the class, check out the kit on my site here! |
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Eyelet Book
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Star Book
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If you can't get to the class, check out the kit on my site here! |
Belgian Eyelet Binding
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What a fabulous looking book! Is a bit more complicated than some, but nothing you can't do! Beautiful papers and coordinating bookcloth make this book a delight to the eye as well as a perfectly functional book that lies flat when open. This is a full day workshop. The Belgian Eyelet Book is available as a kit. If you can't get to the class, check out the kit on my site here! |
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Buttonhole Binding
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The Copper Book
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If you haven't been in a Deco round robin, you're missing out on a world of creativity! A Deco is a small book sent away to a friend who decorates a page or two, who then sends it on to another friend who also decorates your pages, and so on. When the Deco is filled it is returned to its owner. In this workshop we will make some small book structures perfectly suited to Decos. We will do some fun decoration and talk about starting a round robin of your own! |
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Mini Mica Memories This darling little accordion book will charm anyone who sees it. We will sandwich transparencies between sheets of mica and add delightful touches to create a very special book. Extra tools: Hammer, punch and eyelet setter If you can't get to the class, check out the kit on my site here! |
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Harlequin Stitched Spine Journal This delightful book incorporates an exposed harlequin stitching pattern through a leather spine and incorporates rivets into the structure. You may decorate your book with a copy of an old photo and add other embellishments if you wish. The cover of the book we will be making is class is approximately 8 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide. Extra Tools: Hammer and punch If you can't get to the class, check out the kit on my site here! |
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The Text and Texture Journal In this workshop we will use a rich and varied selection of papers to assemble a journal that will fascinate the owner before it is even filled! The cover will be decorated using techniques that will give wonderful texture embedded with intriguing inclusions. The pages will be bound by stitching over hand dyed and stamped straps which are eyeleted through the cover. As well as the usual bookbinding supplies, students should bring (specifically for this class)
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Unfolding Adventures Join us as we create this intriguing book which opens into pages of unfolding adventures. Each section becomes a structure providing opportunities for your creative spirit to play. We will make interlocking accordions, open accordions, fun folds and more, all wrapped in a neat little cover. This book will be a delight to hold and treasure or to give to a lucky special person! Full day class |
We're going to create a wonderful book shaped like a house! We'll look at the many ways you can decorate your creation as well as learn the Buttonhole Stitch Binding. Use it afterwards for a journal or a guest book. Bring home related quotes and rubber stamps if you have them! Full Day Class In
February 2008, the Created
byhand Tuesday Challenge was to decorate the template for the
cover of the Home Sweet Home Journal.
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Caught in Canvas What do you get when you take canvas and paper, a few toys and photos and a few techniques? You get the Caught in Canvas Journal. We'll create a fun and intriguing journal that is set apart from all the rest! Please bring small 3D items no larger than 3" tall or wide (smaller is better) that might have a theme such as friends and family or seaside.
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The Lutradur Journal In this workshop we get to experiment with a variety of techniques using Lutradur! Lutradur is a spun bond web material manufactured by Pellon that is very strong yet flexible. It has an open structure and accepts paint, ink, and other materials which interact with a surface that is delicate enough to filter light. It can also be stitched, burned, foiled and embellished! Our chubby little journal will be approximately 5 ½" x 4 ¼" with about 160 pages. All book materials will be supplied (including Lutradur), as well as some paints and crayons. Please ask for a supply list when registering!
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What is an Altered Book? Consider it a recyling project for saving books from the landfill! In this class we will take a book and begin the altering process, breathing new and personal life into the pages. We will focus on many methods of altering, including incorporating envelopes, fibres, folded pages, niches and more. Fast-drying acrylic paints will be utilized throughout the class. Our theme will be friends and family. Some supplies will be provided, but please bring a pencil for marking and note-taking, your favourite quotations, rubber stamps and pads, copies of old family photos, any eyelets, brads and embellishments you may have and your experimental spirit! You will also need a book to alter. To start, I suggest a modern hardcover novel of approximately 200-300 pages, in which the pages are sewn in (not glued) and are not glossy. |
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The Altered Book
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Artist's Journal in a Day | The Decorated Journal | The Decorated Journal 2005
Artist's Journal in a Day - No Fear! Everyone needs a book of their own. Every artist absolutely
needs a book of their own. A book to explore creativity, a book you
can share or keep private or a sampler where you can simply keep it
all together! Sometimes beginning a new book can cause great anxiety…
You don’t want to wreck a beautiful new book! |
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The Decorated Journal Don't you just love going through a hand-decorated journal and wishing you could have one, too? Now is the time to start! Let's take some luscious handmade papers and use some fun and creative techniques to get you started on your very own journal. Soon you'll be off and on your way to owning a fabulous book to be treasured! The book and creative supplies are included, but you will need |
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The Decorated Journal 2005
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The Black Book The designs in this book show how you can create beautiful, stylish pages easily and quickly with basic techniques and only a few embellishment, yet keep that "altered" look that's a little off the beaten track. Using the fabulous papers from Select Imports we will stamp, paint, tear and assemble unique pages that will thrill any viewer. |
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