Date: Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31
Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price: $450
Instructor: James Reid-Cunningham BB '90
Miniature books present difficult design and structural challenges to the bookbinder. A true miniature is less than three inches tall, and during this course, the student will construct three books of diminishing size: a long stitch…
Date: Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31
Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Price: $450
Instructor: James Reid-Cunningham BB '90
Miniature books present difficult design and structural challenges to the bookbinder. A true miniature is less than three inches tall, and during this course, the student will construct three books of diminishing size: a long stitch binding with decorated boards, a lapped component binding, and an accordion in a wrapper with a tongue and slot enclosure. The course will contrast the utility of case binding, accordion, and non-adhesive structures for miniature books, with a concentration on flexibility and book action. We will analyze materials and techniques suitable for small format books. The limitations inherent in small-scale books will challenge students to do precisely executed and finely detailed work.
Health & Safety: Covid-19 vaccination required. Please answer required question(s) at checkout.
Tools and supplies: Please bring the items on this supply list to the first day of class. Many of the tools and supplies for Continuing Education classes are available for purchase from the NBSS Store by emailing store@nbss.edu. All sales are final and nonrefundable, and orders must be placed at least 7 days before the first day of class.
Prerequisite: Bookbinding 101 or Fundamentals of Bookbinding I or equivalent experience.
