Book Arts: Hand Bookbinding


REVISED

Summer 2016 quarter (Session II)

Taught by

book arts, literature, creative writing

Learn the basics of the ancient and modern craft of hand bookbinding. In this five-week course, you'll learn the adhesive-free methods of coptic binding and sewing on cords and the more modern case-binding approach. You'll also learn the finer details of hand-sewing end-bands and crafting sturdy and beautiful endpapers. Combine this course with "Book Arts: Book Design" and/or "Book Arts: Letterpress Printing" to round out your love of books!

Program Details

Fields of Study

Preparatory for studies or careers in

arts & crafts; book repair, preservation, restoration

Location and Schedule

Campus location

Olympia

Schedule

Offered during: Day

Advertised schedule: Mon/Wed 10a-1p Thu 10a-noon

Books

Buy books for this program through Greener Bookstore.

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning: No access to web tools required. Any web tools provided are optional for students.

Special Expenses

$50 - 75, for tools and materials

Revisions

Date Revision
March 14th, 2016 Session Change: Course is now Second Session

Registration Information

Credits: 4 (Summer)

Class standing: Freshmen–Senior

Maximum enrollment: 20

Summer

Course Reference Number

Second Session (4 credits): 40066

Go to my.evergreen.edu to register for this program.

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