Clamshell Box with Andrew Huot (Online)

Schedule:
Nov 5; Nov 12; Nov 19; Nov 26; Dec 3, Dec 10 

Looking for a way to protect your special books, store photographs or prints? The clamshell, or Drop Spine, Box is a perfect way to both protect and present your important items and books. Clamshell boxes are study and attractive, constructed with book board and covered with colored cloth and paper. Boxes can be made in any dimension and for any format. At the end of the class we will end up with a beautiful hand-made box for your items. The instructor will provide handouts so that you can make boxes after the class.

All levels; no prior book-making experience required. Some comfort with accurate measuring, folding, and cutting with blades/knives is needed to master the skills taught in this workshop.

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.

Location/Venue: Online with Book Paper Thread
For more info & pictures: http://bookpaperthread.com/clamshell-box
Cost/Fee: $250 / $290 with materials
Material/Studio fee: see above

Their workshop calendar: http://bookpaperthread.com/online-workshops-2

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