Let the Spine Speak
with Connie Stricks
Saturday, March 16, 2019
10am – 4pm, NBG Studio
$60 members $75 non-members
$20 materials fee
Limited to 10 participants
Join Connie in using the long stitch to create an 8 x 4 ¼”, hard bound book whose spine carries the decorative emphasis. This binding allows the spine to make the statement through the use of patterned and plain papers, seen through its 2-3 ‘windows’—yet it supports a strong, functional structure with blank pages for writing and drawing. Covering book board with paper, and using a selection of handmade and commercially printed papers, we’ll explore this structure. There’ll be a choice of fine papers for covers and guards used to embellish the spines—making each person’s book truly their own.
Instructor will supply:
Precut Davey Binder’s board for covers and spine
Papers for cover, end and guard papers, and book block
Waxed linen thread and needles
PVA glue & MacTac
Piercing block
Participants should bring:
Cutting mat (preferably 18×24)
X-acto knife and blades
Bone (or Teflon) folder and bone scorer
Book binding awl
Small needle nose pliers (without teeth)
Ruler 12-18” (I prefer clear plastic rulers used by quilters, e.g., “EZ Quilting”)
Scissors, pencil, eraser
Glue brush (1”w flat or Japanese round paste brush size 12 or 14)
Optional: piercing cradle; weight (covered brick is perfect!)
Register here.
