Art of the Book: Beginner Bookbinding Techniques

December 16th, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

This one-day bookbinding workshop will serve as an introduction to the world of book and paper arts. Basic bookbinding techniques will be covered with a focus on the craft and structure of a book, taking participants through all the steps necessary to create an open-spine smyth-sewn hardcover book.

Participants will leave the workshop with a unique hand-bound sketchbook or journal that would make the perfect gift for the holidays. Participants will also leave with a better understanding of bookbinding as a whole and the knowledge and resources needed to continue exploring the medium independently.

All specialty materials and equipment will be provided by the instructor. Participants will be provided with a short supply list.

Please note that spaces are limited.

Enrollment Fee: $115

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About Your Instructor:

Camilla Watson is an artist and illustrator. She attended Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with a degree in Visual Art and English. During her degree she placed a special emphasis on the exploration of the Book as an art form, taking various classes in Book Arts and pursuing individual studies in the field. Camilla’s art focuses on the power of storytelling and the intersection of books and art. She loves to create art that is vivid and colorful, full of stories and magic. Her art depicts both the fantastical and the mundane and especially the spaces they intersect, where one world gives way to another. She works in a variety of media from traditional to digital and is constantly looking for new ways to create functional, immersive and interactive art. You can learn more about Camilla’s art on her website: camillawatsonart.com You can also see more of her art on her instagram @camillawatsonart If you would like to see her art in-person, Camilla will have an exhibit at the Georgetown Public Library from January 3rd to February 11th 2024