Book & Paper Arts Workshops
Millimeter Binding (Rockport, ME)
Levels: Beginner, Intermediate
A great introduction to using leather for book artists of any level! The millimeter binding came about during the first World War when leather became a scarce resource for binders. Still wanting to provide an elegant leather binding to their clients, binders would use a minimal amount of leather to cover the spine, putting a millimeter or two of leather onto the boards. In this workshop students, will be creating a Rubow-style millimeter binding, learning how to make paste papers and work with leather. Each student will finish the course with a book wrapped in their own paste paper and with a thin strip of leather running across the top and bottom of the binding. This class is open to all and a great introduction to book arts!
Location/Venue: Maine Media Workshops + College
For more info & pictures: https://tinyurl.com/ybq42hj4
Cost/Fee: $1050
Material fee: $?
Their workshop calendar: https://tinyurl.com/yaol7spx
Instructor: Erin Fletcher was introduced to the craft of bookbinding at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This initial exposure created a desire to culture a deeper understanding of the trade.