The Vespiary Book Binding & Book Conservation

Summer is finally here in Missoula, and I’d like to try something new at The Vespiary: classes! Wouldn’t it be lovely to spend a summer evening in the company of some craft-comrades learning how to make books?

My first offering will be the elegant Japanese Stab-bound Book. Great for beginners, this class will cover a few variations on the basic binding method. Students will end up with two to three books and notes to continue bookbinding at home. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials if you wish. Let me know in advance if you would like a set of tools (bone folder, scalpel or X-acto knife, and awl) and I will order them for you. No previous bookbinding experience necessary! Class is limited to 5 people, but if there is an overflow, I will set up additional dates. Cost is $30.

Call or email to secure your spot!
406.396.1911
info@thevespiary.com

I’m  planning some additional classes in the future. keep your eye open for the following:

• Biblio-Biology - Learn the basics of book anatomy and the terminology of bookbinding.
• Flag Book - A modified accordian spine structure, with rows of flags attached in opposing directions that unfold into a panorama.
• Book Medic 101 - Learn how to set up a basic book repair station and an acquire an arsenal of simple archivally sound repair techniques.
• Accordian (Fold) Festival - Several accordian fold spine structures will be explored in this class.