Description
Second Sundays BookBinding Workshop:
Hardback Book-Rebinding with a Watercolor Cover
Price without supply package: $30
+$45 for supply package
Description:
Come join local graphic novelist Argyle (NarwhalsExist.com) for a monthly bookbinding adventure! This month, we’re going to rebind a paperback book of your choice as a hardback with a watercolor cover. We’ll go over how to safely remove a cover from a paperback book, how to reinforce the book block’s spine, and how to attach and watercolor your own cover.
Supply List without supply package:
-a paperback book of your choice. Suggested no more than 1” thick
-a box-cutting knife
-a cork-back 18” ruler
-PH-neutral glue
-bookbinding mull
-book board or another thick, flat cardboard
-two matching sheets of patterned paper for the end pages
-mull
-a bone folder
-scissors
-a pencil
-a book press. Preferably one with multiple tiers
-a set of liquid or solid watercolors
-at least one watercolor brush
-a black art marker of any kind for details on the watercolor
Supply list if you purchase the supply package:
-a paperback book of your choice. Suggested no more than 1” thick
-book cloth if you want a specific color/pattern
-a pencil
-scissors
-a box-cutting knife
-a cork-back 18” ruler
-a book press. Preferably one with multiple tiers
Extra Optional Items for Personalization:
-cutting mat
-waxed bookbinding thread or embroidery floss IF you want a specific color
-a rotary cutter
-a heat gun
-ribbon and a charm for a bookmark
-a sketch or an .svg file of what you’d like for the front and back covers and spines
-one sheet of book cloth or another paper for the spine if you want a specific color
Non Refundable Policy
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants, please be aware of the following policy regarding class fees:
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Non-Refundable Fee: All class fees are non-refundable. Once your payment is processed, it is considered final.
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Cancellations by the Shop: In the rare event that we need to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances (such as instructor illness, insufficient enrollment, or other emergencies), participants will be offered a full refund or credit towards a future class.
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Agreement: By registering for a class, you agree to this non-refundable policy. We recommend reviewing your schedule and availability before committing to a class.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Your commitment to your creative pursuits is important to us, and we look forward to having you in our classes!
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at 775-786-1128.