Cross Structure Binding with Erin Fletcher (Online)

Schedule: Jun 8, 10, 15 & 17, 2021 — 10am - 12:30pm (ET); 
9am - 11:30am (CT); 8am - 10:30am (MT); 7am - 9:30am (PT); 
Registration closes on May 25, 2021

The Cross Structure binding is a non-adhesive binding that offers much freedom to the text block. This 20th century design is greatly inspired by the Long Stitch bindings of the medieval era. It is suitable in conservation or new bindings, such as travel journals or decorative bindings. The structure is uniquely constructed by interlocking the front and back cover at the spine.

In this workshop, students will create 4 variations of the Cross Structure binding working with both handmade paper and leather to create their models.

This workshop will be live instruction through Zoom. Open to students at any skill level, but please contact me if you have questions determining if this workshop is right for you.

The workshop fee includes a material kit, which will be shipped to you prior to the workshop. In order to receive the material kit on time, please register by May 25, 2021.

Location/Venue: Online with Herringbone Bindery
For more info & pictures:  https://www.herringbonebindery.com/workshops/cross-structure-binding-may2021.html 
Cost/Fee: $325
Material/Studio fee:  N/A

Their workshop calendar: https://www.herringbonebindery.com/workshops/workshops.html

Instructor and bio: Erin Fletcher is a fine binder and book artist who graduated from the North Bennett Street School. She opened Herringbone Bindery in Boston in 2012 and offers a variety of hand bookbinding and box-making services to a range of clients and institutions. She teaches in the Continuing Education department at North Bennet and as a co-teacher for the Middle School Book Arts Program. Her work has been exhibited domestically and internationally, and is held in both private and institution collections.