Crisscross Binding with Anne Covell (Online)

Schedule: Mar 13 & 14, 2021 -- 10am - 12pm (ET); 
7am - 9am (PT); 8am - 10pm (MT); 9am - 11am (CT); 
Registration closes March 3, 2021 

The Crisscross Binding (formerly known as the Secret Belgian Binding) is a simple and elegant structure to add to any binder's repertoire. In this structure, the secret lies in how the cover is attached to the text block—in this version it is woven in after the text block is sewn. This binding also has the added benefit of being able to lie flat, which makes it an ideal structure for a journal or sketchbook. Students in this workshop can expect to learn text block preparation and sewing, cover weaving, and secondary sewing and will leave the lesson with a completed and visually unique book. No previous binding experience necessary, though some sewing experience is helpful.

Location/Venue:  Online with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
For more info & pictures:  https://www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/product-page/crisscross-binding-online-mar-13-14-10am-12pm
Cost/Fee:  $100
Material/Studio fee:  provided by attendee

Their workshop calendar:  https://www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org/workshops

Instructor and bio:  Anne Covell is a book artist and hand papermaker living in San Diego, CA. She received her MFA in Book Arts from the University of Iowa Center for the Book where she was the recipient of an Iowa Arts Fellowship. She has studied Asian and Western papermaking techniques with Timothy Barrett, and has taught for numerous professional organizations including the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory, Penland School of Crafts, and the University of Georgia study abroad program in Cortona, Italy, among others. Her work has been exhibited internationally and can be seen in a growing list of private collections, special collections libraries, and museums worldwide.