{"product_id":"26mbb100v","title":"Virtual Bookbinding I","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Code: 26MBB100V\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 Tuesdays, June 2nd - 30th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6PM - 9PM ET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTuesday, June 2nd, from 6PM to 9PM ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTuesday, June 9th, from 6PM to 9PM ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTuesday, June 16th, from 6PM to 9PM ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTuesday, June 23rd, from 6PM to 9PM ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTuesday, June 30th, from 6PM to 9PM ET\u003cbr\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 Tuesday, May 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\/elizabeth-castaldo\"\u003eElizabeth Castaldo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhile the art of bookbinding may seem daunting at first, there are some basic book structures that make entering the world of book arts fun and accessible. In this introductory class you will learn the basic use of bookbinding tools and materials, along with simple bookbinding structures that utilize softcovers.\u003cbr\u003eStudents will learn about non-adhesive structures, bindings for single sheets, and other bindings that can be made with little specialized equipment. Accordions, pamphlets, drum leaf books, and a variety of softcover bindings will be taught during the course. This class is ideal for those who wish to learn simple forms for presenting work, or for building fundamental knowledge on bookbinding.\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 aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePencil and paper for note-taking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBookbinding awl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBone folder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOlfa Snap-off Blade Utility Knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBookbinding needles ( #1 Bookbinders or Curved #7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLinen thread (Irish Linen Thread 18\/3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCardstock or cover-weight colored paper (at least 5 sheets of 11 x 17 cardstock)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eText-weight paper (at least 25 sheets of 8.5 x 11 regular copy paper)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdhesives (PVA recommended or Archival Glue Stick)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/centerforbookarts.org\/people\/elizabeth-castaldo\"\u003eElizabeth Castaldo\u003c\/a\u003e  is a New York based artist working in printmaking, collage, drawing and painting. She creates visually abundant works on paper and artist’s books reflecting on pattern as abundance, and the body as a site of action, as well as its inclusion in larger webs of connection. In 2025 she was an artist in residence at the Institute for Electronic Arts at Alfred University and a 2024 art-in-ed workspace resident at Women’s Studio Workshop. Additionally she has completed residencies at Proyecto ‘Ace in Buenos Aires Argentina, Arquetopia in Oaxaca Mexico, the Center for Book Arts in NYC and Printmakers Open Forum in Oxford PA. In 2025 her solo exhibition – born of Chaos, was presented at the Croton Free Library.  She teaches printmaking and book arts at the Center for Book Art and Parsons School of Design. Castaldo received her MFA from SCAD Atlanta and her BFA from the School of Visual Arts. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in many private and institutional collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Public Library, SCAD, The University of Alberta, Carnegie Mellon University, Yale University.\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":46480982278300,"sku":"26MBB100V","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/3861\/files\/a85ee302-BB1A-softcover.jpg?v=1751390634","url":"https:\/\/shop.centerforbookarts.org\/products\/26mbb100v","provider":"Center for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}