Long and Link Stitch Books with Andrew Huot (Online)

Schedule:  Apr 21, Apr 28, May 5, May 12, May 19  

6 pre-recorded video tutorials and PDF instructions posted each Wednesday at 8:00 am ET. Access to a private chat area for questions and comments, additional videos posted when needed. Two zoom office hours will be available during the class for students to meet, discuss, and ask questions.

Long stitch books have been a straightforward and inexpensive way to bind handwritten and printed pages since the 14th century. This exposed sewing method binds the pages and cover together all in one, using long or linking stitches to connect them all. Reinforcement on the spine was provided by strips of leather, vellum, and wood. Students will make models based on historical examples using different sewing patterns.

Level of Experience / Skills Required: All levels; no prior book-making experience required.

Location/Venue: Online with Book Paper Thread
For more info & pictures: http://bookpaperthread.com/long-and-link-stitch-books
Cost/Fee: $275 ($340 with curated materials kit)
Material/Studio fee: See above

Their workshop calendar: http://bookpaperthread.com/online-workshops

Instructor and bio: Andrew Huot is a book artist, bookbinder, and conservator in Atlanta, Georgia, where he operates Big River Bindery, a studio for bookmaking and letterpress printing, book repair, and design. He holds a Masters in Book Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Andrew’s teaching includes: bookbinding and preservation for the University of Illinois School of Information online program, workshops in his studio and across the country at places such as the John C Campbell Folk School, BookArtsLA, the International Preservation Studies Center, and the Guild of Book Workers among others. His artwork focuses on everyday life, abstracting the patterns, lines, and shapes to create playful work that resonates with readers. He exhibits his work widely and it is held in over 50 university library collections.

See his prints and artists’ books at andrewhuot.com and his conservation and binding work at bigriverbindery.com