Vlasta's Bookbinding Company

BOOKBINDING WORKSHOPS

Our workshops are designed for two 8-hour weekend sessions. For each workshop students are provided with a list of the books that would help them with particular techniques, further development of bookmaking ideas, or research. Every student is provided also with the list of required materials and information where to buy them.

BOOK MAKING FOR BEGINNERS: Introduction to papers, tools and glues

This workshop teaches about different papers, how they behave, and about paper grain, surface and weight. How to cut or tear papers for different effects. How to deal with glue: using the right glue for the right job and why rubber cement is handy but disastrous. What archival means when dealing with papers, glues and history. Difference between PVC white glue and rice (starch) glue and some other handy glues and tapes for tricky projects.  How to avoid wrinkles, warping and general mess when dealing with glue and paper. Introduction to a bookbinder's tools: bone folders, owls, waxed threads and how to cut the corners. Although this is not intended as an artist workshop any artist or/and artistic ideas are welcomed.