Paper to Book
Paper to Book
Paper to Book is a beginner friendly, 2 day class that is designed for participants to learn how papermaking and bookbinding can inform each other. Read full description below.
Date: Saturday, May 25th and Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Options for sign up:
Papermaking (May 25th) or Bookmaking (June 1st) only
or
Both—May 25th and June 1st for $10 less
Max. capacity: 6 participants
Paper to Book is a beginner friendly, 2 day class that is designed for participants to learn how papermaking and bookbinding can inform each other. You will start by learning basic deckle-box style papermaking in the first class, making thick and decorative cotton and hemp handmade papers for book covers. In the following class, you will learn how to use your handmade papers to make long stitch books. Participants will make enough papers to continue practicing this book model independently or using it in other book forms.
Saturday, May 25th and Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Options for sign up:
Papermaking (May 25th) or Bookmaking (June 1st) only
or
Sign up for both for $10 less
1 - 4pm
Instructor: James Spyker
Price includes all materials.
Level: Beginner, no experience in either papermaking or bookbinding required.
Max. capacity: 6 participants
ARTIST-INSTRUCTOR BIO
James Spyker is a bookbinder and boxmaker who has been avidly learning traditional bookbinding since 1997. James has taught for Toronto District School Board and the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. He is the proprietor of 2x4 to the forehead, a publisher of books and special things.
