Second Saturday Class Series for June, July and August 2024
Second Saturday is a series of classes exploring simple methods of constructing handmade books and boxes. No experience necessary and students are not required to take all three classes. Space limited to 8 students and must be 18 and older. Bring a lunch; we will not have a long break
A Four Needle Book Saturday, June 8 • 9:30 - 4:00 • $65
This is a wonderful style of binding for sketch books or field journals as it opens very flat, and the boards give support for drawing or writing. It can be made by children as young as 4th grade, so it is suitable for beginners. Four needles may sound like it can be confusing, but it is a very logical sew. There can be an exposed spine or a spine cover.
Eco Printing on Paper and Fabric Saturday July 13 • 9:30 - 5:00 • $75
In eco printing or dyeing, plants are enclosed in textiles or paper, bundled by winding over rods or stacked in layers and then steamed or immersed in hot water to extract the pigments and produce a print made with plant dyes. The addition of iron or copper can influence the color of the prints. You can also eco print by using a heat press or household iron.
Greek Sewing or The Butterfly Stitch - 2 day class
Greek Sewing or The Butterfly Stitch THIS IS A 2 DAY CLASS Saturday, August 10• 9:30 - 3:00 Sunday August 11 • 10:00 - 3:00 • $90.00
The sewing of this book is based on an old manuscript reported to be from Greece. Half the sections are sewn to one cover board and the other half of the sections is sewn to the other cover board. The two halves are joined in the center with a figure eight or butterfly stitch. The leather decoration is done with punched holes, sometimes with other leather, vellum or paper strips woven through the holes or with a decorative paper under the leather and seen through the holes. A bone folder can also be used to score lines. The cover boards are made of wood. Some book making experience is recommended before taking this class