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Make Your Own Bindery Tools

  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN, 55415 United States (map)

Saturday, September 27; 10am–4pm CT

Many bindery tools are specialized, which often makes them hard to find and expensive. In this in-person workshop, learn how to make several common bindery tools including a laying press, wood and plexi press boards, bone folders, punching cradles, and box corner jigs.

Depending on time and interest, we may also make a corner trimming jig, bent needles, and/or soft weights (also known as ‘snake weights’). There will be plenty of time for questions and you’ll leave with ready-to-use tools and the know-how to make more!

Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome. 
Certificate: 6 hours, Category B or D


Pricing

$147/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $35 materials fee

$74 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $35 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.

Please note: Registration closes 9/22 at midnight (CT).


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