February 2016
Bookbinding: Longstitch 1
In this simplest form of Longstitch binding, folded sections of pages are sewn together by linking the sections through a slotted cover sheet to create a pleasing staggered exposed sewing along the spine. Stitching wrapped around the head and foot of the paper spine gives the beaded look of a thread headband at the edge of the spine. We will finish off our books with a decorative folded paper slipcover.
All materials are provided. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary.
Find out more »April 2016
Bookbinding: Longstitch 2
In this variant form of Longstitch binding, a combination of longstitch and link stitch, folded sections of pages are sewn together by linking the sections through holes punched through a wraparound cover sheet to create a patterned exposed sewing along the spine. For this sample book we will use a paper cover sheet, but this binding style is perfect for covers made of heavy, flexible materials such as leather, vinyl. vellum, or some fabrics. We will cover some basic decorative variations in spine designs, incorporating long stitches and link stitches with the option to add some weaving to the spine as a decorative flourish, or to add a thong or cord to tie the book closed.
All materials are provided. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary, and you do not need to have taken Longstitch 1 to take this class.
Find out more »Bookbinding: Coptic 2 (two-week class)
In this more intensive follow-up to our 3-hour Coptic sewing class, you will learn to make paper- or cloth-wrapped cover boards for your exposed spine books, and will create two finished bindings: one in the Coptic link stitch, and one in a combination link and climbing woven stitch.
No bookbinding experience is necessary and you don't need to have taken Coptic 1.
All materials are provided, including paper.
Find out more »May 2016
Open studio session
Open Studio is a chance for experienced printers, studio members, or anyone who has taken a class at Levigator Press to have affordable evening studio time to work on projects or just experiment with what you've learned in our studio. You pay a flat rate (equal to the cost of two hours regular press rental) for up to three hours of studio time in a fun group atmosphere. Studio proprietor Jodi Green will be on hand for advice and troubleshooting, and you'll have the company of other printers to bounce ideas off or get inspired by!
You must register for Open Studio in advance; space is limited, and how limited depends on what our participants are working on in any given session. We can accommodate more people screenprinting than letterpress printing, so early registration will ensure you get access to the equipment you need.
Find out more »June 2016
Bookbinding demonstration at Art In The Park
We'll be at this year's Art In The Park at Walkerville's historic Willistead Manor, performing demonstrations in the many bookbinding methods we teach in our studio. All day long I will be teaching my co-op student, Aiyana, how to bind books, and you can watch, ask questions, and learn along with her. What's that? Worried about getting caught in the rain that famously plagues Art In The Park every year? Don't worry. We are inside the manor, where it's nice…
Find out more »Open studio session
Open Studio is a chance for experienced printers, studio members, or anyone who has taken a class at Levigator Press to have affordable evening studio time to work on projects or just experiment with what you've learned in our studio. You pay a flat rate (equal to the cost of two hours regular press rental) for up to three hours of studio time in a fun group atmosphere. Studio proprietor Jodi Green will be on hand for advice and troubleshooting, and you'll have the company of other printers to bounce ideas off or get inspired by!
You must register for Open Studio in advance; space is limited, and how limited depends on what our participants are working on in any given session. We can accommodate more people screenprinting than letterpress printing, so early registration will ensure you get access to the equipment you need.
Find out more »Open studio session
Open Studio is a chance for experienced printers, studio members, or anyone who has taken a class at Levigator Press to have affordable evening studio time to work on projects or just experiment with what you’ve learned in our studio. You pay a flat rate (equal to the cost of two hours regular press rental) for up to three hours of studio time in a fun group atmosphere. Studio proprietor Jodi Green will be on hand for advice and troubleshooting, and you’ll have the company of other printers to bounce ideas off or get inspired by!
You must register for Open Studio in advance; space is limited, and how limited depends on what our participants are working on in any given session. We can accommodate more people screenprinting than letterpress printing, so early registration will ensure you get access to the equipment you need.
Find out more »Bookbinding workshop at Windsor Public Library
Join us at the Windsor Public Library for a fun session in how to bind your own simple notebooks! It's quick and easy and all materials are supplied, so you can come make your notebook with us in the morning and be well on the way to drafting your manifesto or scribbling out a draft of your literary masterpiece by the afternoon. More info about the library's How-To series here: June How-To Workshop: Bookbinding Basics
Find out more »July 2016
Bookbinding: Longstitch 1
In this simplest form of Longstitch binding, folded sections of pages are sewn together by linking the sections through a slotted cover sheet to create a pleasing staggered exposed sewing along the spine. Stitching wrapped around the head and foot of the paper spine gives the beaded look of a thread headband at the edge of the spine. We will finish off our books with a decorative folded paper slipcover.
All materials are provided. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary.
Find out more »Bookbinding: hard cover stab binding (2-week class)
Stab binding is one of the simplest and earliest forms of bookbinding, using single sheets in which holes are stabbed or drilled and sewn on the outside using a variety of traditional stitch patterns.
In this class you will learn how to make a hard cover with a hinge, and create the decorative binding.
This class will run for two weeks on Monday evenings, July 18 and 25, from 7 to 9pm.
All materials are provided, including paper, and you will leave the class with a finished book.
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