Thursdays, May 21, 28 & June 4 ,11, 2026

From 5:00 to 8:00 PM

Day 1 – Project 1: Traditional Japanese Stab Book Binding Techniques

Design and prepare book covers for the first book using traditional Japanese techniques for book binding. Pros and Cons of different papers that can be used for bookmaking. Paperfolding, cutting techniques, and demonstrate tools used. Demonstrate pasting papers to the book covers.

Day 2 – Assembling Book 1

Demonstrate cutting, folding, and punching of signature pages. Demonstrate stitch techniques and materials. Assemble and stitch the book.

 Day 3 – Project 2: Artistic Japanese Stab Book Project

Design a Stab Book using fabrics, papers, and found objects provided by the instructor.

Day 4- Assembling Book 2

 Demonstrate the cutting, folding, and punching of book signature pages. Assemble and stitch the book.

Young Adults and Adults who have had experience in making a book. 

6 participants

$240

Supplies / Fees: $20 paid to the instructor.

About Adele

Adele Ross is a graduate of Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She is an accomplished Printmaker who began her printing journey at Montgomery College in Maryland. Ross’s book-making interest has evolved from her printing, which she feels is a natural progression from her press.