Limp Case Binding with Erin Fletcher (Online)

Schedule:
Nov 7, 2020 - 10:00am – 12:30pm (ET);
Nov 8, 2020 - 10:00am – 12:30pm (ET);
Nov 14, 2020 - 10:00am – 12:30pm (ET);
Nov 15, 2020 - 10:00am – 12:30pm (ET);
9:00am – 11:30am (CT); 8:00am - 10:30am (MT); 7:00am - 9:30am (PT)

Registration closes on Oct 28, 2020

With the advent of printing in the 15th century books were printed in larger quantities creating a higher demand for bookbinders. Limp binding structures came about as a way for binders to quickly construct an elegant and durable binding for this new demand. This beautiful style of binding is suitable for conservation or new bindings. Students will learn the proper sewing pattern for this structure, create hand-sewn endbands and how to properly fold the cover before lacing in the text block.

In this workshop, students will learn the technique for constructing a Limp Case binding in either handmade paper or vellum. Access to a sewing frame is required for the vellum version of this binding. Please choose either handmade paper or vellum at time of checkout.

This workshop will be live instruction through Zoom and is suitable to students with some bookbinding experience. Please contact me if you have questions determining if this workshop is right for you.

Location/Venue: Online with Herringbone Bindery
For more info & pictures: https://tinyurl.com/y6rumthd
Cost/Fee: $325
Material/Studio fee: Included

Their workshop calendar: https://www.herringbonebindery.com/workshops/workshops.html

Instructor and bio: Erin Fletcher is a fine binder and book artist who graduated from the North Bennett Street School. She opened Herringbone Bindery in Boston in 2012 and offers a variety of hand bookbinding and box-making services to a range of clients and institutions. She teaches in the Continuing Education department at North Bennet and as a co-teacher for the Middle School Book Arts Program. Her work has been exhibited domestically and internationally, and is held in both private and institution collections.