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SUMMARY:The Flatback Case Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Daniel Kelm ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays: Thursdays\, every other week \n\n\n\nDate: March 12\, 26\, April 9\, 23\, May 7\, 21\, & June 4\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 10 AM to  1:30PM\, Pacific Time\, including breaks \n\n\n\nSkill Level: All levels \n\n\n\nClass Description:Imagine a flatback binding that opens beautifully\, each and every spread opening flat! \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will make two books: one with a traditional sewn-all-along text block comprised of text-weight paper folded and gathered into sections; and a board book (what Tim Ely calls a Drumleaf) configuration that opens completely flat even with thick printmaking paper. Consider the appeal of a print stretching from one fore edge to the other\, interrupted only by the fold. This is achievable with the board-book-style text block. No thread interrupts the visual of the image. \n\n\n\nThe boards will be paper-covered\, and your spine will be covered in cloth. \n\n\n\nThe materials kit will include enough pieces to make models at various stages of production. These will serve as excellent reminders when you come back again and again to use this binding structure. \n\n\n\nWe will have ample opportunity for discussing a broad range of topics\, such as: the dynamics of how books open and close; the use of wet gluing with polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and paste\, and how to modify the adhesive to give it desirable working characteristics; and the management of the drying operations that result with the use of wet glue. \n\n\n\nFurther notes from Daniel:“I was inspired to create this binding style when I first saw Gary Frost’s Sewn Boards Binding. The Sewn Boards Binding is suitable for a small book with a text block of a limited number of signatures. The cover boards are flush with the text block\, and the spine is offset. Gary’s development of an offset spine configuration is a great innovation\, and set my imagination working. \n\n\n\nThe offset attachment of the spine is the reason the book is so flexible and opens beautifully. The spine piece of the case is not attached at the spine edge of the cover boards\, as in other books\, but\, rather\, the spine piece attaches some distance in from the spine edge. This seemingly small change results in much more flexibility and movement. \n\n\n\nI asked myself: What if I keep the offset spine\, but take a more finished approach to the covers? A “square” would be attractive. A “square” means the cover boards are some small dimension larger than the text block. \n\n\n\nThe term “case binding” refers to a structure in which the text block and case (the two covers with the spine in between) are constructed independently\, and then brought together in a final assembly. \n\n\n\nMy Flatback Case binding has a case with offset spine that is a three-piece construction—the spine and two cover boards. This means it is built up of smaller\, simpler pieces\, and lends itself to an efficient production process. This binding is suitable for one-of-a-kinds but especially valuable when editioning. \n\n\n\nThe traditional rounded and backed binding is much more common than flatback styles\, but the flatback has the advantage of being simpler overall. For example\, less equipment and less experience are required. In addition\, the flatback has a more contemporary\, less traditional look.” \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Class Recordings will be available to all registrants for one month following each class. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $540Member: $700Non-member: $775 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: February 3\, 2026Registration Deadline: February 25\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/the-flatback-case-reimagined/
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SUMMARY:Embroidery As Surface Design: Bee-utiful Bounty
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Celeste Chalasani  ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDays & Date: Mondays\, May 11\, 18\, June 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 of 2026   \n\n\n\nTime: 2 to 4 PM\, Pacific Time \n\n\n\nSkill Level: Experience with surface embroidery encouraged but not required  \n\n\n\nClass Description:Bee-utiful Bounty celebrates the blackberry. In this class\, we’ll create a not quite miniature book with plump\, juicy blackberries and dancing bees that skirt the velvet fruit of summer’s promise. We’ll use contemporary Stumpwork techniques to pad the blackberries and bees to create a beautiful dimensional effect. Then\, we’ll create a text block using the web link stitch before finishing our embroidered bookcloth into a case bound book. \n\n\n\nFinished Product: One small journal measuring 3-1/4” x 2-3/8” x 5/8”  \n\n\n\nDetailed Lesson Plans will be shared prior to the first class along with the SDBA Welcome Letter. \n\n\n\nStudents will use Detached Chain\, Economy\, French Knot\, Outline\, Satin\, Split\, Stem and Whipped Reverse Chain Stitch to create blackberries and tiny\, adorable bees on Days 1 through 3. On Days 4 and 5\, students will sew the text block and then case bind their book. Left-handed instructions available upon request.   \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: Class Kits include: Cialinen bookcloth with the transferred design\, Mi-Tientes paper\, watercolor paper\, rice paper\, embroidery threads\, bookbinding thread\, bookbinding and embroidery needles\, 4” embroidery hoop\, stretcher bars and written instructions. Students will need to provide: text weight paper (12 sheets) cut to 4-1/2” x 3”\, finger pads or thimble (optional)\, punching cradle\, bookbinding awl\, book press\, bone folder\, craft cutting board\, X-acto knife\, metal ruler or straight edge\, PVA glue\, small glue brush\, gluing up boards\, scissors for cutting thread and fabric\, scissors for cutting paper\, corner cutting tool (optional). Magnification and good lighting is recommended.  \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Available for 30 days following the last class in the series  \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $288Member: $360Non-member: $435 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEARLY registration deadlines are due to kit materials—ordering and assemblage needs.  \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: March 7\, 2026Registration Deadline: March 22\, 2026
URL:https://www.sandiegobookarts.org/event/embroidery-as-surface-design-bee-utiful-bounty/
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SUMMARY:Box of Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Images: Artist Sonja Lehman\n\n\n\nImages: Artist Sonja Lehman\n\n\n\nImages: Artist Sonja Lehman\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Nancy Akerly ( artist bio ) \n\n\n\nVenue: Online (Zoom) \n\n\n\nDate: June 3\, 8\, & 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 10 AM to approximately 1:30PM\, Pacific Time\, with classroom doors opening at 9:50 AM \n\n\n\nSkill Level: Advanced\, box making experience necessary \n\n\n\nClass Description:Inspired by the Cabinets of Curiosity of past centuries\, the Box of Wonders is modeled after the traditional Tower Box\, but enlarged to display any number of wonderful objects or seasonal treasures\, collections of all kinds and eclectic diverse delights. The four walls contain a variety of shelves\, drawers\, boxes\, and nooks. This is a basic structure but invites individual creativity as well. It is constructed of high quality bookboard\, covered with bookcloth\, Chiyogami and other strong and beautiful handmade papers. I think of this box as a family heirloom\, filled with treasures of all kinds. \n\n\n\nClass Kits: Class materials kits will be sent by the instructor. Shipping and kit costs are included in the class price.* \n\n\n\nTools & Supplies: All tools and some supplies to be provided by registrant. Guidance will be offered in SDBA’s timely Welcome Letter or the teacher’s PDFs. \n\n\n\nClass Recordings: Recordings will be available for two months following each class\, for registered students only. \n\n\n\nClass Fees:Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $376Member: $470Non-member: $545 \n\n\n\nEarly Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only\, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees. \n\n\n\n*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please\, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due. \n\n\n\nEEP Deadline: April 28\, 2026Registration Deadline: May 9\, 2026
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