Secret Belgian Binding with Kevin Auer (Online)

Schedule: Mar 22, Mar 29 & Apr 5, 2021 -- 6pm - 7:30pm (CT); 
4pm - 5:30pm (PT); 5pm - 6:30pm (MT); 7pm - 8:30pm (ET); 
Registration ends: Friday, Mar 15, 2021 at 5pm (CT)

Developed by the Belgian artist Anne Goy in 1986 this binding has a similar appearance to a Japanese stab binding. The structure uses a primary and secondary sewing. The sewing creates a distinct thread pattern on the cover and it is a very sturdy binding that allows the book to open completely flat.

In this class we will create a three-piece cover using book board. This board will be covered in paper. The cover pieces will then be sewn together to create the case and the unique sewing pattern. Once the case is completed the textblock will be sewn directly onto the cover using the existing sewing to anchor it in place. We will explore two different sewing methods for connecting the textblock to the case.

Location/Venue:  Online with Austin Book Arts Center
For more info & pictures:  https://atxbookarts.org/events/5042/
Cost/Fee:  Member - $81/Guest - $90
Material/Studio fee:  This workshop requires a kit that will be mailed to registered students via USPS 2-Day Priority.

Their workshop calendar: https://atxbookarts.org/workshops/

Instructor and bio: Kevin Auer trained as an apprentice in bookbinding with Scott Mullenberg in Portland, Maine. He then worked as a conservation technician for a number of years at Cornell University. After graduating from the conservation program at the University of Texas at Austin, Kevin worked as a book conservator at the Walters Art Museum. Kevin learned letterpress from David Wolfe in Portland, Maine. He co-owned Wolfe Editions, a small shop that specialized in artists’ books and limited edition work. Kevin also ran his own shop for a number of years doing letterpress printing and book binding. He has taught letterpress at Dartmouth College, The Maryland Institute College of Art, and The University of Texas at Austin. Kevin is currently the Director of the Communication Design Program at The University of Houston, Victoria.