Saturday, November 21; 10am–4pm CT
Come learn this not-so-secret binding designed by Belgian bookbinder Anne Goy who named the structure “Criss-Cross Binding.”
Fun fact: This structure was re-created by an English binder who didn’t know the source and decided to call it “Secret Belgian Binding,” which is what this structure is commonly referred to as today.
In this in-person workshop, learn how to make a criss-cross binding and explore how this structure uses sewing similar to that of a Jacob’s ladder to create a binding that opens flat and allows the cover to flip to the back. The criss-cross binding is great for thin books, sketchbooks, and artist's books. Come away with one completed binding, a second partially or fully complete binding, and the know-how to make more independently after the workshop.
Level: Intermediate. Experience sewing multi-signature books (such as Coptic binding) or experience with sewing, quilting, or embroidery is enough experience to succeed in—and enjoy!—this workshop.
Certificate: 6 hours, Category B or D
Pricing
$147 | $74 Scholarship | $221 Pay-It-Forward
$35 materials fee
Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
