Instructor: Bari Zaki

This binding style is available as a private workshop. Nota bene: There is no companion recording. But there is a charming illustrated multi-page handout with step-by-step instructions, which we will mail you a day or so after your workshop session. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary.

What you’ll make: This binding style makes a wonderful sketchbook, photo album, or journal. The little window on the spine provides endless visual delight, especially if you alternate or graduate the colours of the signatures within.

We begin by getting acquainted with paper grain and its importance for the finished book. After my review of the bookbinding tools we will use, you will be ready to fold your three sheets of Stonehenge drawing paper (with deckled edges) to make your twelve signatures. Next, you will create your cover by making a “paper sandwich” using: a sheet of decorative Japanese mulberry paper, an adhesive backing sheet, and a sheet of drawing paper. Then, you will measure, fold, and score your cover … and stitch your signatures into it using the buttonhole-stitch binding technique. You will finish up by making a pocket/envelope for the interiors of your front and back covers. A blush of accomplishment ensues!

Class fee includes all materials we use to make this book: Japanese decorative paper, European mouldmade paper for your pages, adhesive backing sheet, Stonehenge paper for reinforcing your cover, 4-ply Irish waxed-linen thread, and a needle.

Tools needed: Bonefolder, shipping clerk’s knife, X-acto knife, lightweight awl. You can purchase these items individually here, and I am pleased to offer a 20% discount on any tools ordered for the workshop (via refund after your workshop purchase).

Ancillary tools needed: scissors, ruler, triangle ruler, pencil, and a cutting mat

To schedule a date & time, add this class to your cart, and then email barizakistudio@gmail.com with your preferred date(s) and time of day. Feel free to call or e me with any questions (773-294-7766 or barizakistudio@gmail.com).

I look forward to sharing my love of papers & bookbinding with you in this three-ish hour workshop.