Bookmakers Corner

VABC Bookmaking in 2012
The VABC is a community of print, paper, and book artists from throughout central Virginia.  The bookmaking group welcomes everyone who is interested in bookbinding and making books.
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Workshops and other activities:
The VABC will hold 10 formal bookmaking sessions open to VABC members and non-members.  Novice bookmakers are welcome.  Check the VABC website calendar http://www.virginiabookarts.org for updates or changes to the schedule.
2012 Schedule:
(follow this link to the 2012BookmakingSchedule-May & June)
May 12:  (Saturday), 12:00-4:00pm
Book structure:  Coptic
Fee:  $20 members, $25 non-members
Class limit:  8 people

This will be an intermediate-level class requiring knowledge of basic bookmaking and pre-class preparation.

Please read the description below and send me any questions or comments. Hope you can join the class—Coptic sewing is fun and the finished books are lovely.

Special Instructions for Coptic sewing class on May 12

This will be an intermediate-level class for those who already have basic bookmaking skills (fold signatures, cover book boards).  Participants will be expected to bring a set of folded signatures and a pair of covered boards for a book; in class we will punch the signatures and covers and will sew the book.  We will make two books:

(1) a practice book using only uncovered book boards and plain copier paper.  (These will be provided at the class; no preparation is needed beforehand.)

(2)  a finer book, using good paper and boards covered with book cloth or decorative paper.  Participants will choose their paper and make the signatures, choose cover paper and cover the book boards, and bring them to class.

Both books will be based on using 8-12×11 paper to make a finished book of approx 8-1/2×5-1/2.

Important:  The cover boards for both books will be provided.  They will be cut to a standard size to use with the signatures folded from 8-12/x11 paper.  Registrants may pick up their boards to be covered from the VABC 10-6 M-F & 10-4 Sat (come in through Art Box) or on Wed evenings 5:30-7:00.

Please get in touch if you have questions,
Addeane S. Caelleigh
asc8f@virginia.edu
June 9:
July 14:
Sept 8:
Oct 13:
Nov 10:
Dec 1: (possible)

Formal sessions: In 2011 the formal sessions will usually be held on the second Saturday of the month.

Workshops: Taught by specialists, these sessions are usually three to four hours long; registration and a fee (slightly higher for non-members) are required.
Demonstrations and ‘Learn Together’ sessions: Participants work with a member facilitator to learn a new skill or book structure; a small fee is usually required for non-members; sometimes a materials fee is charged for all participants.
Informal sessions: Bookmakers often meet informally during VABC Open Hours (when the shop is open to the public) on many Saturday afternoons and Wednesday early evenings.
Check the VABC website each month for details about upcoming sessions or contact Addeane Caelleigh at  asc8f@virginia.edu.
Join the VABC Bookmaking email list:
Send your name and email address to Addeane Caelleigh at  asc8f@virginia.edu to be added to the bookmaking list.  Announcements of upcoming bookmaking meetings as well as information about bookmaking resources are sent throughout the year.
VABC annual project:
The VABC annual project often has a bookmaking component.  See the website for photographs of VABC annual (group) projects.
Workshop Notes: (from previous sessions)