Bookbinding Techniques: Endbands

1921 N. Ash St.,Spokane WA 99205

22 October, 2022

Description

Endbands serve more than just a decorative purpose for books. Learn about their purpose and how to create several styles of endbands, such as single core leather wrapped and French double core with sewn silk thread. Students will come away with the knowledge of how to create endbands for their own future bindings. ALL STUDENTS MUST COME WITH 4-5 PRESEWN TEXT BLOCKS NO MORE THAN 1" THICK. Not sure what this means, please contact the instructor at [email protected]. Materials for endbands will be provided. ______________________________________ This class is taught by Mel Hewitt. Mel Hewitt is a book artist working her way towards becoming proficient in all aspects of the book arts. Her skills currently lie in traditional and contemporary binding structures and finishing techniques, paper marbling, paste papers, and incorporating letter press, screen printing, and relief printing into her pieces. Mel’s work ranges from utilitarian one-of-a-kind journals to sculptural artist books. She is a board member of Spokane Print and Publishing Center where she also teaches classes on the book arts. You can learn more about her and her work at melismaking.com.