Book Binding with RPSC & SF Zinefest

2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way,Oakland CA 94612

04 September, 2021

Description

Binding Books and Partnership between Rock Paper Scissors Collective & SF Zinefest SF Zinefest and RPSC are combining in this sweet workshop series. September 4th 1-3pm: Leather Bound: Come join us for a fun class and gain the skills to create a simple hand bound book with recycled leather. Bring your own special paper or use our supplies! Learn the super basics in bookbinding a very simple leather scrap blank journal with a wrap strap. You may even have enough time to make a few books for your pals. September 5th 1-3pm: Hard Bound Post Book: Create a professional hardbound book you can use for drawing, writing, or making a zine. The post screw function allows you to change out the paper and reuse the hard cover over and over. All supplies are included for workshops. Space is incredibly limited in the workshops. If you sign up for one date, please give space for others to sign up for the other workshop. Also we require masks in our space. This workshop is open to communities of all abilities. Rock Paper Scissors Collective (RPSC) is a member-directed, all volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters creativity and collaboration in order to strengthen local communities, encourage sustainable practices, and explore alternative models. We promote the sharing of ideas, skills, and resources through the celebration of art, craft, education, and performance. RPSC currently realizes this mission through low-cost art workshops, curated and open-call gallery exhibitions, retail of handmade and independently produced goods, pop-ups, a variety of community events, and youth involvement. In 2021, we are thrilled to open our new storefront at 2120 MLK, at the corner of MLK and 22nd St. Come say hello!