Book Cover Replacement: an Online Workshop with Michael Cook Jr (Online)

Schedule:  
Sep 9, 2020: 10:00am-12:00pm ET; 
Sep 10, 2020: 10:00am-12:00pm ET

In this two-day course, students will learn the steps and strategies to remove and replace a book cover using found materials. The instructor will demonstrate how to analyze the conditions of a book, how to remove an old cover while preserving the text block, and how to prepare the materials for the new book cover replacement. This includes cutting vinyl and leather and preparing the text block, and applying glue to the text block to ensure a clean and secure bind.

This class is open to students of all levels of experience.

Note: this method uses non-conventional book-making materials that are available at local supermarkets, which are not archival.

Location/Venue: Online with Center for the Book Arts
For more info & pictures: https://tinyurl.com/y3tek2wc
Cost/Fee: Pay as you wish but suggested donation of $50
Material/Studio fee: N/A

Their workshop calendar: https://centerforbookarts.org/online-learning/

Instructor and bio: Michael Cook Jr, a well-known local artist in his hometown of Florence, SC, achieved multiple rewards & accomplishments in the art world. He then continued a path to become a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design (Industrial Design), and took further footwear career studies with hands-on professionals at PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy. Michael later pursued an extensive footwear design career in New York City for 7 years. In 2019-2020, Michael, his wife and two children moved back home to South Carolina to purchase their first home. After Covid-19 hit the country, Michael lost his job and went into business for himself, thus the birth of ‘Creative Hussle LLC’ where he showcases many of his skills and services including but not limited to: Pressure Washing | Murals | Interior Painting | Logos | Gallery Wall & Shelf Installation | Book Cover Replacement.