Expired*NEW* Design Your Own Patterns for Japanese Stab Binding

In this workshop, students will learn how to design and stitch their own unique stab binding pattern. First, the class will go through creative exercises to generate both abstract and figurative patterns. Design principles to ensure patterns can serve as stable, durable bindings will be addressed. Students will then learn how to use a free online app to work out the stitch order for any pattern. Finally, everyone will construct and stitch one book of their own design.

Students are asked to bring a laptop (Windows, Mac, or other) to access the app. If this is a barrier, please email amanda@atxbookarts.org.

Level: This class is appropriate for students at all levels.
Dates: Saturday, June 27th
Time: 12pm-5pm
Max. no of students: 8
Instructor: Natalie Freed
Cost: $75 tuition + $5 materials fee

Note: Members receive a 10% discount off the price of tuition and materials. Please click here to join as a Member.

Completion of this class will qualify you to use the studios for your own projects. Details on Open Studio may be found here.

Natalie Freed is a technologist and teacher with a lifelong love for craft and book arts. Her past work has included teaching high school computer science, electronics, and digital fabrication, developing creative curriculum, and making interactive books and electronic textile objects. She is passionate about bringing technology off the screen and into people’s hands as a material to tinker and play with. Her projects are documented at: http://www.nataliefreed.com