Instructor: Rhonda Miller Location: Wonder'neath Art Society Address: 2482 Maynard Street, Halifax, NS __________________________________________ | |
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Case Binding for Loose Sheets May 24, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm This type of binding is used when you need to bind a stack of loose sheets such as a document printed on a home printer. There are several variations of this that go by different names, such as a kerf binding or a Lumbeck binding or a double-fan adhesive binding. We will go over some of the variations and each student will create a blank book with a hardcover. All tools and materials will be provided. Fee: $100 plus hst. REGISTER |
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Chinese Thread Book or Zhen Xian Bao June 14, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm The Chinese Thread Book is a fascinating book structure that has been made by women in rural China. They were often used for saving sewing supplies and pieces of cloth but also for letters, photos, buttons, or anything that needed safekeeping. In this workshop we will create one variant of this structure with numerous pockets and boxes wrapped in a fabric cover with individual decoration. All tools and materials will be provided. Fee: $100 plus hst. REGISTER |
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Raised Cord Binding July 19, 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm This workshop will introduce the sewing frame and students will create a blank journal sewn on double raised cords. The finished book will have hardcovers and an exposed spine. All tools and materials will be provided. This workshop will be a great introduction to some traditional bookbinding techniques. Ideal for enthusiastic beginners as well as students with some experience who would like to expand their skills. Fee: $100 plus hst. REGISTER |
Contact Rhonda for more information: rhonda@scotiabookbinding.com | |
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