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Learn the art of bookbinding in Chicago and discover innovative techniques like Coptic and Japanese binding, while creating beautiful hand-bound books and journals.

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Bookbinding: Basics & Beyond

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Discover the art of bookbinding and create beautiful handmade books. From folded books to more complex techniques, you'll learn the skills and create eight or more journals and gifts. Perfect for beginners and repeaters looking to enhance their craft.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
$230

5 sessions

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Intermediate Bookbinding

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Elevate your bookbinding expertise with this intermediate-level workshop, where you'll delve into intricate structures and delve into the art of box making. Build upon your foundational knowledge to create stunning, functional pieces that showcase your mastery of the craft.

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$435

10 sessions

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Beginning Bookbinding (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

This hands-on course introduces the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books. You will learn about folding, sewing and gluing to explore different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books.  In-person class (with reduced capacity) closely following Restore Illinois guidelines.  Face coverings required throughout the duration of class. Includes COVID-19 cleaning fee.  Please note:...

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$175

6 sessions

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Bookbinding Series

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This multi-level, hands-on course introduces newcomers to the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books. Learn about folding, sewing and gluing to explore different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books.   More experienced returning students will explore more complex structures with in-depth techniques, potentially covering Coptic bindings, long-stitch, advanced Japanese side-stitch or other,...

(83) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$390

9 sessions

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Book Repair Studio (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Learn how to repair books, using archival materials to extend the lifetime of the book. Each book may require different repair methods, thus long stitch, coptic binding and casebound demos will be presented to best facilitate the needs of each individual book. All material will be included except for books, no previous experience required. Required Materials: Bring books with torn bindings, damaged covers or pages that need to be resewn.

(83) Beginner 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$180

4 sessions

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Handmade Bookbinding Workshop

The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL

Learn to make one-of-a-kind handbound books that can be given as a gift, displayed as art, or used to hold photographs, sketches, or journal entries. Artist and instructor Maria Rebelo will model different bookmaking techniques and book styles, including saddle stitch, variations of dos-à-dos or French Fold, accordion books with pockets, Japanese stab binding, hardbound books, and more. Each student will make a total of four unique books of various...

(15) All levels 16 and older
No upcoming schedules
$225

5 sessions

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Nature Notebooks Workshop

Spring Bird @ 18N600 Westhill Rd, Dundee Township, IL

Make your own Nature Notebook and spend the day observing, collecting, and writing  in it, while connecting with nature! Join us for a day in the Spring Bird’s woods learning to make your own pamphlet book, sun prints, and leaf rubbings and create a book for your writing, sketching, or creative project. Get inspired by being in the woods! You will learn: how to make your own pamphlet book how to make sun prints how to leaf rubbings ...

All levels 18 and older
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Easy Bookbinding at Home

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Learn the basic skills and tools to create hand-crafted books, including folding, sewing and gluing, and different types of stitches and structures to create several of your own sample books. Skill Level: Beginner Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the class 1 day before the start...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$190

6 sessions

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Intermediate Bookbinding at Home (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Further your bookmaking practice with more advanced book forms, and stitching methods. Building on what you've learned from previous bookbinding classes, this class will challenge students to the next level of complexity in their craftsperson-ship and ability to create content. Skill Level: Intermediate Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will be emailed Zoom meeting...

(83) Intermediate 16 and older
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$175

6 sessions

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