Our Workshop

In this hands-on workshop, we will create three non-adhesive books. The structures will range from the earliest binding styles to contemporary, and they are geared towards beginner through intermediate skill levels. In addition to the binding, we will explore three different ways to decorate paper for the covers of our books: paste paper, suminagashi, and plant printing. The goal is to create a harmonious set of beautiful books, learn simple structures that you can take home and repeat on your own, and let your creative mind explore the medium of book binding.

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Our Bookbinding Instructor

Juliayn Coleman received a diploma in bookbinding and book conservation from the North Bennet Street School in Boston, Massachusetts in 2003. She is president of the Hand Bookbinders of California and is a member of the American Institute for Conservation, the Guild of Book Workers (US) and Designer Bookbinders (UK). She currently resides in Oakland, California, where she has a private practice in bookbinding and conservation. For more about Juliayn and her work, please visit: www.bookislandbindery.com

“Juliayn was able to assist each individual according to their skill level with professionalism and patience, making a great classroom experience.”