[GBW] Delaware Valley Chapter Workshops

[Denise Carbone <dcarbone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

March 26-28 Late Medieval Binding, Part 2

NOTE CHANGES!

This workshop will pick up where last year's workshop with Maria Fredericks left off. It will address primary covering, endbands, pin-and-strap fore-edge closures, and finally, the secondary covering (chemise of overcover)

Students should come to class with a book block already sewn and with boards attached in 15th-century or "gothic" style. The class will begin with a review session on the primary endband, followed by creation of simple tawed straps with brass hardware to hold the book closed. We will cover the book in full chamois to simulate the soft tawed skin used on many late medieval books, and execute a secondary endband typical of the period. 

At the end of the class, students should have an understanding of the basic structural features of the 15th-century English binding, which they can use for historical models, conservation work, or for incorporation into artists' books or design bindings. 

When:THE FRIDAY EVENING PORTION OF THE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED! 

Saturday & Sunday, March 27 & 28, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Where: Arronson Hall, 333 South Broad Street, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA THE ROOM IS CHANGED TO THE 5TH FLOOR PRINTMAKING DEPARTMENT CLEAN ROOM (Look for signs)

Cost: $150 GBW members, $175 non members (A check holds your spot) Fee is non-refundable after March 10. There is a $30 materials fee payable to instructor at the workshop. Limit-8 participants. Make check payable to Guild of Bookworkers and mail to: Jennifer Rosner, c/o The Library Company, 1314 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Please register with the following form.

Special Preparation: Participants should come to the workshop with a prepared textblock sewn on cords/thongs with beveled wooden board covers. Detailed specifications will be mailed or e-mailed to those interested.

Questions: Call Patty Hammarstedt at 610-518-5214 or e-mail pattyham@xxxxxxxxxxx





Date Change For Don Rash's German Leather Binding Workshop

New Dates: Friday, July 9, 2004 through Tuesday, July 13, 2004

Where: 2nd Floor Bindery, Arronson Hall 333 South Broad Street, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to construct a leather bound book in the traditional German style. Participants will learn leather techniques of endbands, paring, and binding. Titling will not be covered. Patricipants should have some binding experience. 

Cost: $300 GBW members, $325 non-members (A check holds your spot). Fee is non- refundable after June 4. Materials: participants will purchase ahead of time 1 Harmatan second quality Nigerian goat skin of about 6 square feet (available from Talas for about $100-$150) and bring it with them to the workshop. Class materials fee has yet to be decided. Limit - 8 participants. Make check payable to Guild Of Bookworkers and mail to: Jennifer Rosner, c/o The Library Company, 1314 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19107. Please complete and send the form below with your registration.

Special Preparation: Participants should come to the workshop with a textblock of 15-20 signatures sewn on 4-5 raised cords. Detailed specifics will be mailed or e-mailed to the participants prior to the workshop. 

Questions: Call Patty Hammarstedt at 610- 518- 5214 or e-mail pattyham@xxxxxxxxxxx

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Denise Carbone
Assistant Conservator
The American Philosophical Society Library
105 South Fifth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-440-3413 phone
215-440-3423 fax
dcarbone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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