Bookbinding & Book Arts

Master the ancient craft of assembling pages into lasting books while exploring contemporary adaptations. Start with simple pamphlet stitching and Japanese stab binding, progress through coptic stitch and case binding techniques. Learn book repair and conservation methods for community archives and personal collections. Understand different paper types, adhesives, and covering materials. Practice creating custom books for specific purposes including journals, project documentation, and community publications. Develop skills in measuring, folding, and creating professional-quality bindings that will last for generations.