Alternate Asian Binding Structures (San Francisco, CA)

Learn about the history and technique of East Asian bookbinding and make two books in one day: the Korean side-stitch binding and the Japanese multi-section book. We will spend the morning preparing text blocks by binding folded sheets together with paper cords to create an inner binding, and then sew covers to the text blocks to make a Korean side-stitch book. In the afternoon, we will learn how to sew a Japanese multisection book, an unsupported soft-cover binding that lies flat when opened. All basic materials will be provided, but students will have the option of purchasing additional decorative paper for future projects. Some basic binding experience preferred but not required.

Location/Venue: San Francisco Center for the Book
For more info & pictures: https://tinyurl.com/y8sbttqg
Cost/Fee: $185
Material/Studio fee: included

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

Instructor: Steph Rue is an artist working primarily with handmade paper and books as her medium. She is a 2015-2016 recipient of a Fulbright Arts Research Grant to South Korea, where she studied traditional Korean bookbinding, papermaking, and printing. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from the University of Iowa Center for the Book. Her artist books and paper works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally. You can see Steph’s work on her website.