Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29
SF Center for the Book
www.sfcb.org
9:30a-5:30p

Make three of the basic structures used to protect books or prints: the portfolio, the slipcase, and the clamshell box. Using archival bookcloth, book board, and papers, you’ll learn the basic bench skills and techniques: creating formulas, cutting methods to use at home and in the studio, building tips, and possible variations. Prerequisite: Bookbinding 1.

Materials to bring: x-acto knife, straight-edge ruler, mechanical pencil, bone folder, box cutter/utility knife (Husky brand utility knife with changeable blades, found at Home Depot is recommended), Scissors (small is better with pointed tip). Optional: Small triangles (2 – 4" sides)

Materials fee to bring to workshop: $30