What is bookbinding
Japan’s rich history of bookmaking spans centuries, from the rolled book or handscroll (kansubon) all the way through to the pouch book (fukuro toji) and Japanese four-hole binding (yotsune toji). Japan continually explored and improved bookmaking techniques over hundreds of years. Because of the modest structure of the four-hole stab binding, it is still seen today and a favorite starting point for beginners learning the stitched bookmaking arts.
About the Class
Discover the rhythmic art of stitched bookmaking with the Japanese Stab Binding. In this workshop you will explore one of the oldest forms of bookbinding with two basic Japanese stab bindings. The beauty of these traditional books is in all the small details from the graceful stitching to the decorative corners and simple cover embellishments.
Date: Saturday, July 13th | 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Upper Garden | Education Center
Price: JFGM Member $80 | Non-Member $85
Admission and materials included | Refunds/Credits unavailable 7 days before the class