CLOSED Flat Back Binding

$175.00

March 23rd, 2025

Sunday 12pm-5pm

The flat back is the basic hard cover binding and probably the most ubiquitous form of codex. In this workshop, participants will learn to prepare this traditional structure by hand: assembling textblocks from pre-cut materials and learning the basics of this versatile process.

March 23rd, 2025

Sunday 12pm-5pm

The flat back is the basic hard cover binding and probably the most ubiquitous form of codex. In this workshop, participants will learn to prepare this traditional structure by hand: assembling textblocks from pre-cut materials and learning the basics of this versatile process.

Materials:

Book cloth, paper, thread, and glue will be provided

Please bring the following materials, if possible. The studio has limited quantities of these items.

  • Pencil

  • Scissors

  • Bonefolder 

  • Bookbinding Awl 

  • Bookbinding or Embroidery Needles

  • Xacto Type Craft Knife

  • Cutting Mat

  • Metal Edged Ruler

  • Glue Brush (we recommend a 1" flat brush)

All Classes are held at Editions, located at 6520 5th Ave S #114 Seattle, WA 98108. Go through the red door (or big white door if it’s open) and turn right past the blacksmiths.

If you have any questions about this class, please contact the coordinator: sarah@editions.studio.

Cancellation Policy

  • Withdrawals 15 or more days before the beginning of a workshop will receive a full refund of tuition and supply fee, minus a $25 processing charge.

  • Withdrawals 4-14 days prior to the workshop will receive a 50% refund of tuition and supply fee, minus a $25 processing charge.

  • No refunds are possible for withdrawals 3 or fewer days in advance of the first day of class, or for no-shows.

  • Exceptions to this policy are only made for documented medical emergencies.

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