Intro to Soft Cover Binding

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In this introduction to book arts participants will come away equipped with a basic understanding of the tools required for bookbinding, and will learn how to bind books with a pamphlet stitch, Japanese Stab Stitch, and accordion or concertina bookforms. These soft-cover binding techniques are versatile and will lend your book projects a simple elegance. We’ll go over several different variations. All materials and supplies provided. Beginners welcome.

Class capacity: 10

Instructor: Kat Mergens

Questions Contact: info@iprc.org

$60-100 sliding scale

2 no-cost spots available; BIPOC & 2S prioritized

Covid Safer Policy: This event is in-person; Masks & Proof of Vaccination + Booster Required. More about the IPRC’s Covid-Safer Guidelines here; reach out to info@iprc.org with questions re: medical exemption.

Sensory Note: for anyone experiencing audio or visual sensitivity, please note that the IPRC is situated under a skatepark, which creates occasional disruptive background noise, and the lighting in the studio and classroom space is primarily fluorescent. We do have ear plugs available for members.