Do you own books in which pages are torn, spines are ripped or text blocks are separating from the cover? Would you like to learn basic preservation techniques to correct these problems? In this two day class, students will be guided through evaluating damage to books and manuscripts, decisions on repairs needed and who best to perform them, as well as tips on handling, storage, and environmental concerns. Students will learn a few basic repair techniques such as paper mending, spine repairs and re-joining texts to their covers if separated. Students should bring 1-2 hardcover, sewn books on which to practice these techniques and are welcome to bring others for consultation.
Level: This class is appropriate for students at all levels.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24
Time: 10am-4pm
Instructor: April Smith
Cost: $180 tuition + $15 materials fee
Note: Members receive a 10% discount off the price of tuition and materials. Please click here to join as a Member.
April Smith received her Master of Library Science degree and Certificate of Advanced Study in the Conservation of Library and Archival Materials from UT Austin in 2002. As part of earning her degree she completed an internship at the Library of Congress in the Rare Book Conservation Lab. After graduation, she worked part-time at the Harry Ransom Center in paper conservation, and part-time as an adjunct professor at UT while starting Booksmith Conservation. April has taught a basic bookbinding class while working at UT and has taught book repair classes through Amigos Library Services and at the Southwest School of Art (San Antonio). She recently completed a course in fine binding at the American Academy of Bookbinding.
- July 23, 2016 - July 24, 2016
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 4