Drum Leaf Binding

A Drum Leaf Binding is a great structure for artists who want to work with full sheets of paper when creating their textblocks. The structure is a variation on the accordion binding. In class we will cover creating the textblock and explore two methods for creating covers: a simple cloth case and a German case with cloth and decorative paper.

This workshop takes place online via Zoom. Students may choose to follow along with the instructor in real time, or simply observe and download the recording for future reference.​

This workshop requires a kit that will be mailed to registered students via USPS 2-Day Priority.​​​ If you wish to follow along in real-time, please register before Wednesday, July 23rd to receive the kit before the workshop begins.​

Level: This class is appropriate for adult students at all levels.
Dates & Times: 2 Wednesday evenings, July 30th & August 6th (6:00-9:00pm CDT)
Registration ends: Tuesday, July 29th at 5pm
Max. no of students: 15
Instructor: Kevin Auer
Cost: $160 tuition & materials + $10 shipping

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SUPPLY LIST

In addition to a tablet or computer with a reliable Internet connection and a well-lit space in which to work, students will need to provide the following:

[1] Sharp pencil with eraser
[2] Metal ruler or straight edge, 12” minimum length
[3] Self-healing cutting mat or several layers of cardboard to protect table surface
[4] PVA glue or other suitable white craft glue and glue brush
[5] Bone folder or back of spoon for creasing
[6] Scalpel or x-acto knife
[7] Waste paper for gluing out. Newspaper or junk mail will work.

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.