Print & Book Arts, Drawing & Painting
Make Your Own Sketchbook *Cancelled*
Create your own sketchbook with blank pages and a hard cover.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Tue, 5/27/2025
Cancelled
About
Make your own sketchbook and learn how to bind like "real" bookbinders. You'll learn about the case binding technique, which involves sewing multiple signatures (groups of pages) together to create a traditional book.
You'll have two choices for the sketchbook's cover. You can either create your own hard cover by hand gluing paper to board, or you can repurpose the cover of an old book. This is a versatile technique that is the foundation for traditional book binding and can be used for large or small books.
Throughout the day, we'll discuss the history of book binding, watch demonstrations of techniques, create our covers, and sew the book pages together. At the end, everyone will have their own, one-of-a-kind sketchbook.
Details
- You're welcome to bring in an old, hardcover book (6 inches by 9 inches, or smaller) if you'd like to repurpose its cover for your sketchbook. Otherwise, you'll make a new cover using studio supplies.
- Bring a lunch. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.
Project
Materials
Class Policies
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
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