NBG Workshop: Caterpillar Binding – 09.11.21 & 09.12.21
We will make a small (3.5×5”) book with caterpillar stitch binding. While this stitch is uniquely decorative, it also binds the text block and covers together to create the book.
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NBG Workshop: Kumihimo Braid & Bind – 08.14.21 & 08.28.21
Kumihimo is the traditional Japanese craft of making beautiful and functional braids and cords using a specialized loom.
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NBG Workshop Series: Book Arts Basics 3 – Glued Structures
Northwoods Book Arts Guild is excited to offer an introduction to three glued structures. Focus will be on covering book boards with paper and cloth, an essential building block for book makers. BOOK ARTS BASICS Series 3 is supported by a generous ASCA Community Development Grant.
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Northwoods Book Arts Guild is excited to offer an introduction to three structures of sewn bindings that add distinctive visual elements to the character of each book. BOOK ARTS BASICS Series 2 is supported by a generous ASCA Community Development Grant.
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NBG Workshop Series on Zoom: Book Arts Basics
Book Arts Basics – Series 1 begins at the end of February and will consist of three classes: The Tools, The Paper and Folded Books. These classes will provide the opportunity to create sample books while learning foundational bookmaking skills.
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NBG Workshop: Casement for Metal Edges with Margo on Zoom – 11.22.20
Graduated metal edges require flat storage, especially as they travel with us to workshops and Guild meetings. In this workshop participants will create a sturdy casement, newly designed and improved to provide long lasting protection.
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