Saturday, August 8; 10am–4pm CT
The stiff-leaf binding is a non-sewn binding technique ideal for assembling printed sheets into a rigid, durable book.
Learn how to assemble and bind prints into a structured book format, resulting in a unique artist's book that emphasizes material structure, sequencing, and tactile form.
Explore the stiff-leaf binding structure and its variations—an ideal structure for artists' books—in this in-person workshop. Learn the fundamentals of stiff-leaf binding, including hinge construction, page attachment, and key material considerations, through a balanced combination of demonstration, hands-on practice, and discussion. Variations such as frames, windows, and layered pages will also be introduced.
Participants will create their bindings with time for troubleshooting and group discussion. By the end of the workshop, participants will have completed two books, along with hinge samples and templates, and will gain the skills to adapt the structure for their projects.
MCBA's Visiting Artist Program is generously supported by Cathy Ryan & Doris Engibous.
Level: Beginner. No prior bookbinding experience is required, but basic hand skills are helpful. Some tasks involve precise cutting and folding.
Certificate: 6 hours, Category A, B, or C
Pricing
$180 | $90 Scholarship | $270 Pay-It-Forward
$60 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.
