Thursdays, July 3 & 10, 2025  from 4 to7 P.M

Learn Stitch Book Binding Techniques, this class will cover the fundamentals of book  making. Focusing on a creative artistic approach to making books/ journals. We will explore  a variety of papers and learn the proper folding, crease and paste techniques. Decorative  stitching techniques will be introduced for the book spin detail. 

Class Syllabus: 

Day 1 - 3hrs with a Break 

 Pros and Cons of different papers that can be used for bookmaking. 

 Paperfolding, cutting techniques and demonstrating tools used. 

 Designing/selecting papers and threads for a 7" x 5" or 12"x12" book/ journal.  Demonstrate cutting and pasting papers to the book covers. 

Day 2 - 3hrs with a Break 

 Review and demonstrate a variety of stitching techniques. 

 Folding and punching signature pages. 

 Assemble the book/journals. 

 Stitching book together. 

 Celebrate!! Completion of a book. 

For Young Adults/ Adults-Beginners 

6 Participants 

$120.00 with a $20.00 material fee paid to the instructor  

About Adele

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

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