Block Books with Marja Wilgenkamp (Online)

Schedule: May 27, Jun 3 — 7:30pm - 10pm (CET); 
10:30am - 1pm (PT); 11:30am - 2pm (MT); 12:30pm - 3pm (CT); 1:30pm - 4pm (ET); 
Note: For this online workshop you need to have your own guillotine or you have access to use one. One space left as of Apr 28, 2021. Please also register at least 2 weeks in advance so that the materials will get to you on time. 

Learn something new while being still stuck at home in this online bookbinding class. A block book is a very good structure to collect pages who are printed on one side and a beautiful way to present the content.

In this workshop we will make two variations of a block book. The first book will have a open spine of cloth and paper on back- and frontside.

The other book will have all-over paper on de board pages, a hardcover with cloth and paper and a attractive opening on the spine.

Because of the hinge- construction of both structures the books will open perfectly.

Participants take care for their own content like pictures, postcards, decorated paper, prints so the books will be very personal. All participants will receive a package by post with all materials for the two lessons pre-cut, so you are ready to start.

Location/Venue:  Online with Wilgenkamp Boekbinderij
For more info & pictures:  https://www.boekbinderij-wilgenkamp.nl/index.php/en/binding-classes/workshops-en/403-27-may-2021-block-books-online-en 
Cost/Fee:  €110 (approx. US$134 as of Apr 28, 2021)
Material/Studio fee:  includes materials but excludes shippings costs

Their workshop calendar:  https://www.boekbinderij-wilgenkamp.nl/index.php/en/binding-classes 

Instructor and bio: Marja Wilgenkamp lives and works in Blokker, Municipality of Hoorn in North Holland. Since 1997, the Wilgenkamp bookbinding company has been making special and unique books for private individuals, companies and institutions. Courses, workshops and, since 2011, master classes are also given in the bookbinding shop. Renowned guest teachers are invited to the masterclasses from England, France, America, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. Marja's former profession of teacher of Textile Design certainly plays a role in her choice of materials and the way in which she designs her books. This background of 25 years of teaching design also plays a role in the guidance in the bookbinding lessons.
She has won a number of awards and a number of her books are included in the collection of special bindings of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek in The Hague. In addition, one of her books are privately owned.

Marja Wilgenkamp has been giving courses, workshops with various binding techniques including the Elbel Libro binding methods and masterclasses in her own bindery since 1997.
In addition, a bookbinding course was started in 2018. She is a certified Elbel Libro teacher. More information: www.boekbinderij-wilgenkamp.nl