Bookbinding 101, Dec. 14-16 2012

I taught a basic beginning bookbinding course Dec. 14-16 with a few complicated stitches added.  The basic techniques were a Zine based on Van Gogh, Accordion fold books (simple and flag), Japanese Stab Binding, Signature and Coptic Stitch.  Class participants really exceeded my expectations and were a fun, enthusiastic group to work with.  Here are some of their finished pieces (from class and then studio work from home) - more to follow in future posts!:

Soft bound examples of Stab Binding techniques by K. Meneses, Ft. Osage Art Teacher

Soft bound pamphlet and Coptic stitch examples by K. Meneses, Ft. Osage HS

BEAUTIFUL flag book based on Aboriginal Art - sample made in class - by K. Meneses; idea was for teachers to create a flag book based on an artist or genre of art or art movement.  K chose Aboriginal art and I found her finished piece to really stand out!

Hard bound examples from class, K. Meneses, Ft. Osage HS

Completed books on own time for studio component of class, K. Meneses, Ft. Osage HS

K chose a theme of recycled materials for her new books - really fun ideas she came up with!

'Sound of Music' Flag Accordion book by K. Meneses, Ft. Osage HS

'Sound of Music' Flag Accordion book (detail) by K. Meneses, Ft. Osage HS