Upcoming Workshops
Workshop Policy: Participants must arrive on time. Classes begin at 10am, after 10:30am no-shows are considered a cancellation without refund. Late arrivals cause disruption and ask too much of the teacher to re-teach concepts already covered. If you need to cancel your spot in the class, please give two weeks notice. No refunds for less than two weeks notice.
Book Arts- French Link Stitch for Hard and Soft Bound Book with Irasema Quezada
When: Saturday, December 13th, 10 am - 4pm
Fee: $80
Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of bookbinding through the elegant French link stitch - a historic sewing technique that dates back to the 15th century in Europe. Traditionally used in fine bookbinding, this decorative and durable stitch links sections of a book together with a distinctive braided pattern, offering both strength and beauty.
The French link stitch method style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat, making it highly functional as well as elegant. Participants will have the opportunity to use decorative paper and original prints to add a personal touch to the books.
You’ll learn the anatomy of a book, how to fold signatures, how to measure for your stitches, and how to sew the French Link stitch using the awl, bone folder, needle + thread. At the end of the session, you’ll take home two beautiful and functional journals – a soft cover and a hardback book.
About the Instructor: Irasema Quezada is a multidisciplinary artist, working with printmaking, bookbinding, hand papermaking. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her Master of Fine Arts from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She regularly teaches workshops and lectures on her research in book arts, letterpress printing, hand papermaking, and graphic design.
If this is your first workshop, please submit the workshop participant form.
This workshop is SOLD OUT. Please send an email to paperworkerslocal@gmail.com to add yourself to the waitlist. Thanks!