Make a Mini Book with Rene Sears

Saturday, August 17, 2024
10 AM to 12 PM
$30 per person

This demo will show participants how to make a mini book. The books can be made with ribbon to hang as ornaments or left without to display on a shelf. Participants will walk through the basic steps of bookbinding and learn techniques that can be used on both mini books and regular books. I will provide the text pages, and teach participants how to fold, assemble, sew, and trim their text blocks, tip on endpapers, make a case (hardcover) for their book in the Bradel binding style, make paper endbands, and case in the text block. By the end of the workshop, they will have a tiny book, and more importantly, the skills to make more if they choose. Tiny books are like potato chips – it’s very hard to stop at just one.

Supplies (Some provided!)
– T-pin or awl (provided)
– press or clamp (Binder clips and spare cardboard work well for this) (provided)
– PVA or Elmers glue (provided)
– sewing needle (provided)
– mull (provided)
– printed PDF (provided)
– scrap paper for endbands (provided)
– thin cardboard or chipbord for covers (provided)
– thin cord for endband core (provided)

– scissors
– ruler
– bone folder
– pencil (mechanical is recommended!)
– box cutter & cutting mat
– Glue brush
– thread
– Papers
– decorative paper for end papers
– decorative paper for cover
– stiff paper (card stock) for spine & punch guide
– thin paper for spine/cover assemblage
– scrap paper for gluing

Level 1: Beginner – This class is appropriate for beginner to advanced painters. Covers the basic techniques of the medium and offers individual assistance. No prior experience is required.

UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the workshop will receive a refund equal to 50% of the cost of the class. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. This will help ensure that the instructor will be paid for their time and effort of teaching the workshop.