Cross Structure Book Binding Workshop
16 Byron Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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In this fun and structured workshop you will make a basic binding to understand the concept of book making and binding, using the ‘Carmencho’ technique.
The soft covered book created is ideal as a journal or a sketchbook when blank pages are used. Alternatively you can bind printed pages or magazines. The great thing about this binding is that it is flexible enough that pages can be added later.
By using contrasting colours/ textures/ materials along with various weaving patterns this structure may become your new favourite binding!
This workshop is suitable for those with little or no experience. Expert Terrie Reddish will guide you step-by-step through the process in the relaxed atmosphere of the CAN workshop. Meet new friends and learn a new skill, while having fun at the same time!
There are seven different crossed structure bindings – all are non-adhesive variations on long-stitch bindings. For inspiration see pictures at: https://www.pinterest.nz/terriereddish/crossed-structure-books/
How to Book: Contact bookings@thecan.co.nz or call 06 835 9448.
Limited to a low number of participants, it’s a good idea to book your place early. Payment confirms your booking.
Materials list: (for finished A5 books)
Please bring:
- 40 sheets of blank paper for book block – eg. A4 80gsm photocopy paper, but you could bind envelopes or printed pages provided they can be folded in half. Recycled paper, magazine pages, or old prints are all fine for making your first book.
- 2 Sheets of cover material – A4 card around 300gsm, or heavy weight handmade paper, recycled food boxes, leather etc. (If you are wanting to bind a book larger than A5, you will need to have cover sheets that are twice the size eg a finished folded size of A4 pages will require A3 card for the covers)
- Paper folder – if you have one. A knife or bone folder is fine
- Large Needle and sewing threads – embroidery cotton, linen thread, heavy weight polyester thread etc
- Cutting tools = scissors, snap off knife and spare blades, awl if you have one
- Metal ruler – preferably longer than your largest sheet of paper
- Cutting mat – if you have one, suited to the size of your paper
- Engineers square, mini optional
Please note: There are cutting tools and a few cutting mats available to use at CAN if you do not have these items.
CAN reserves the right to cancel the workshop in the rare event that minimum numbers are not achieved.
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