{"product_id":"26fbb100v","title":"Virtual Bookbinding I: Introduction to Softcover Books","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Code: 26FBB100V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evirtual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshop takes place \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on Wednesdays, September 2nd - 30th, from 6PM to 9PM ET.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, September 2nd, from 6pm to 9pm ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, September 9th, from 6pm to 9pm ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, September 16th, from 6pm to 9pm ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, September 23th, from 6pm to 9pm ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, September 30th, from 6pm to 9pm ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note: Registration for this workshop closes on August 19th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at 11:59 pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Workshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evirtual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e class at Center for Book Arts is taught by instructor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerforbookarts.org\/people\/beth-sheehan\"\u003eBeth Sheehan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover the foundations of bookbinding and the art of the handmade book.\u003cbr\u003eIn this introductory workshop, you’ll learn to fold, sew, and assemble a range of classic softcover book structures—from pamphlets and accordions to Japanese stab and multi-signature structures. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence with essential tools and materials while exploring how each structure can become a vessel for creative content.\u003cbr\u003eTaught through hands-on demonstrations and guided studio time, this class emphasizes both craft and concept: you’ll leave with a small library of finished books and a deeper understanding of how book form can carry artistic meaning. Perfect for beginners and artists looking to expand their studio practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ePencil and paper for note-taking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBookbinding awl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBone folder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eOlfa Snap-off Blade Utility Knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBookbinding needles ( #1 Bookbinders or Curved #7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLinen thread (Irish Linen Thread 18\/3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCardstock or cover-weight colored paper (at least 5 sheets of 11 x 17 cardstock)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eText-weight paper (at least 25 sheets of 8.5 x 11 regular copy paper)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAdhesives (PVA recommended or Archival Glue Stick)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLarge mat for cutting (self-healing mat or a large flat piece of cardboard)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerforbookarts.org\/people\/beth-sheehan\"\u003eElizabeth (Beth) Sheehan\u003c\/a\u003e is a printmaker, papermaking, and book artist living in Chicago, IL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work investigates ideas of memory and perception to explore her own lack of episodic memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheehan’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Center for Book Arts, and the San Francisco Public Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has worked as a professional printer at Durham Press in Pennsylvania and at Harlan and Weaver in New York. She was also the Lead Binder and Bindery Manager at Small Editions in Brooklyn and teaches paper, print, and book workshops around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images courtesy of the instructor unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Center for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151856222364,"sku":"26FBB100V","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3861\/files\/a85ee302-BB1A-softcover.jpg?v=1751390634","url":"https:\/\/shop.centerforbookarts.org\/products\/26fbb100v","provider":"Center for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}