The Split Board Binding with Karen Hanmer (Online)

Schedule:
Nov 7, 2020: 12-3 pm (ET) / 11-2 (CT) / 10-1 (MT) / 9-12 (PT);
Nov 8, 2020: 12-3 pm (ET) / 11-2 (CT) / 10-1 (MT) / 9-12 (PT);
Nov 14, 2020: 12-3 pm (ET) / 11-2 (CT) / 10-1 (MT) / 9-12 (PT);
Nov 15, 2020: 12-3 pm (ET) / 11-2 (CT) / 10-1 (MT) / 9-12 (PT)

The robust, nineteenth-century Split Board Binding is a perfect structure for beginning to work with leather. The paring requires minimal finesse, and the modest leather headcap is easy to form.

In this workshop you will become more comfortable working with leather and explore which features of a binding are necessary for function and protection of the text block, and when to consider additional refinements. Students will reinforce their forwarding skills including constructing reinforced endsheets, preparing boards, rounding and backing, how to line the spine for support vs. aesthetics, and paring leather.

Note: This is a fast-paced, advanced-level workshop for students experienced with traditional binding. Prerequisites: Binding Fundamentals or equivalent. Students should be making sewn books independently, outside a workshop setting.

A sewing frame and finishing press are very helpful for this workshop.

Location/Venue: Online with Karen Hamner
For more info & pictures: https://tinyurl.com/y6o3hd7a
Cost/Fee: $400 (includes all supplies+shipping and access to recordings of each live session)
Material/Studio fee:

Their workshop calendar: http://www.karenhanmer.com/teaching/

Instructor and bio: About Karen Hamner