Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22; 6–9pm CT
This intermediate, in-person workshop will explore two related techniques for repairing hardcover, cloth books.
The spine mount attempts to preserve as much of the original book cover as possible, while the full recase replaces the entire book cover with new cloth and boards. Learn the process for replacing end sheets, how to evaluate paper condition, and when paper won’t withstand rebinding. Discussion will include how to label and stamp newly rebound books and how to create simple, hand-lettered labels for the books we rebind. Bring along three or four hardcover books that you think would benefit from new or restored covers. We may or may not repair the books you bring to the workshop, but everyone will get plenty of hands-on experience to give you the skills and confidence needed for future book repair projects
Level: Intermediate. Some binding and book repair experience is helpful.
Certificate: 9 hours, Category B, C, or D
Pricing
$221/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $30 materials fee
$111 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $30 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
