Laced Case Vellum Binding

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

This structure is a variation on the traditional Limp Vellum Binding. It was developed by Robert Espinosa and includes an alum-tawed bonnet on the spine with laced vellum covers. It is a flexible structure with a lot of decorative potential given the use of both leather and vellum in the binding.

Level: This class is appropriate for adult students at all levels.
Dates & Time: Saturday & Sunday, April 13th & 14th, 10am-4pm
Max. no of students: 6
Instructor: Kevin Auer
Cost: $240 tuition + $50 materials fee

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

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.