Greetings, aspiring book artists!
Do you like to write and/or draw? Do you want to have a place to fill with your thoughts, stories, pictures, photos, mementos?
Why not make your own? 
Join me to learn!

In this bookbinding class I'll teach you to make two different simple books based on the pamphlet stitch technique (using blunt tapestry needles). You'll leave the class with at least two different books - and the ability to make your own ever after!

I'm a lifelong bookmaker and award-winning book artist who's been teaching kids how to make books for more than 20 years. I pride myself on clear step-by-step instruction, with a document camera on my hands, and check for comprehension every step of the way. It's my goal to have learners leave my classes able to recreate these books easily after class without someone instructing them.

For the most part, we'll be using supplies that you can find at the craft store. For the first day I will ask you to pre-prep a page by cutting it down (but, you don't HAVE to do that, if you are pressed for time - you can create the book without having a wraparound cover) - the rest of the time we're using paper you can just buy and use as is. 

WHAT WILL I LEARN IN THIS CLASS?
Here's the breakdown! (Please note that each day will include a chunk of time to decorate the books after we make them!)
-Day 1: pamphlet stitch introduction. You'll create a pamphlet stitch book with a wraparound cover (if you don't want to/can't prep a cover piece, you'll just create a pamphlet stitch book with a regular cover)
-Day 2: pamphlet stich, continued. You'll create a pamphlet stitch book with a pocketed cover and a beaded binding. If time permits, we'll create a separate pocketed folder.

SUPPLIES: you definitely need supplies! Please see the suply list section below for details. 

CLASS POLICIES OF NOTE:
a) Students may share a camera, but all students must be individually registered for the class.
b) Outschool requires we verify learners with camera on, but beyond that, I've found that if I can't see what students are doing, I can't be of maximum service to them. It's important that I be able to see all learners' work. If learners don't wish to stay on camera during the verification, then they must at least keep the camera pointed towards their hands so I can see them working - or be willing to turn cameras on periodically so I can see what they are doing. Please do not register for this class if this is not acceptable to you.