Bookbinding One

THIS WORKSHOP WILL MEET IN-PERSON AT THE AUSTIN BOOK ARTS CENTER.*

Students will learn the fundamentals of bookbinding by making five structures: an accordion binding, a Japanese stab binding, a long stitch journal, a Coptic binding, and a flat back case binding (or a classic hardcover book). Discussions about grain direction, paper folding, adhesives, and tools will be incorporated during the class.

*Masks will be required, regardless of vaccination status. Students are asked to stay at home, if feeling ill for any reason. Make-up classes will be scheduled if necessary.

Level: This class is appropriate for adult students at all levels.
Dates & Times: 6 Wednesdays, Sept 7 – Oct 12, 6-9pm
Registration ends: Tuesday, September 6th at 5pm
Max. no of students: 6
Instructor: Kevin Auer
Cost: $360 tuition & $30 materials
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kevin Auer trained as an apprentice in bookbinding with Scott Mullenberg in Portland, Maine. He then worked as a conservation technician for a number of years at Cornell University. After graduating from the conservation program at the University of Texas at Austin, Kevin worked as a book conservator at the Walters Art Museum. Kevin learned letterpress from David Wolfe in Portland, Maine. He co-owned Wolfe Editions, a small shop that specialized in artists’ books and limited edition work. Kevin also ran his own shop for a number of years doing letterpress printing and book binding. He has taught letterpress at Dartmouth College, The Maryland Institute College of Art, and The University of Texas at Austin. Kevin is currently the Director of the Communication Design Program at The University of Houston, Victoria.