care, n. - oversight with a view to protection, preservation, or guidance.
Just a quick update to let you know I’ll be presenting a workshop tomorrow in conjunction with the Montana Festival of the Book called, “TLC for Books.” It’ll be a crash course on tending to your personal collection, touching on books, paper documents and photos. I’ll be talking about storage techniques, a little DIY repair (including and especially what NOT to do), and what to do in case of a natural disaster like flood or smoke damage. This workshop is Friday, October 29th at 2:30 in the Missoula’s Holiday Inn.
If you have items of your own that you’d like to consult with me about, feel free to bring them! There’s a lot of other great events you can check out as well on the Book Fest’s website. Hope to see you there!
PS The poster is super lovely, and you can buy it here.
broadsheet, n. - A newspaper consisting of large, folded sheets, printed on both sides
If you haven’t heard it from me via Facebook or Twitter yet, The Vespiary is in the news! This past Sunday my little workshop had a photo on the front page of the Missoulian in a multi-article feature about small houses/workspaces. All through the shed remodel process I was an avid reader of a few blogs that may be of interest to those of you wishing to make the most of your small spaces.
Thanks again to super reporter Keila Szpaller and photographer Michael Gallacher for their work on the article!
The Vespiary announces: CLASSES!
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.
shindig, n. - a party, ball, ‘knees-up’; a lively gathering of any kind
Well folks, it’s all done. I know it’s been a long haul, but I hope you can come help me celebrate the completion of the new workshop. Come enjoy the company of fellow bibliophiles on June 26th from 2pm til evening with a potluck/BBQ. We’ll have some food and drink, but bring something to share. I’ll have some journals and repairs in progress on display, and maybe do some demos too. RSVP in the comments section. I hope you can make it!
(Apologies to those who have already received an invite - I’m trying to cover all my bases!)
