Handmade Fabric Books Workshop with Suzanne Coley
Category
Location
952 Alexander Rd.
Princeton Jct., NJ 08550
United States of America
Room Number: Studio
Summary
the tools, and the bookbinding structure to create a hardcover fabric book with
fabric pages. In-class discussions will briefly cover the history of textile books and
the selection of proper materials and tools. Participants should be at least 15
years old, and should have some experience with sewing. (click title for more info & materials list)
Teaching Artist: Suzanne Coley
Class dates: Wednesday & Thursday- March 20 & 21, 10:00-4:00 pm
Members: $245.00 | Regular: $265.00
Spaces are still available
Description
This two day intensive workshop will introduce the process, the materials, the tools, and the bookbinding structure to create a hardcover fabric book with fabric pages. In-class discussions will briefly cover the history of textile books and the selection of proper materials and tools. Participants should be at least 15 years old, and should have some experience with sewing.
Day one: Learn important fundamentals of bookbinding with fabric, simple tools, and methods. Participants will make the cover of their fabric book.
Practices and materials will be discussed as participants familiarize themselves with the skills and safety measures needed for working with book forms, hand
sewing, and machines.
Day two: Learn how to assemble fabric pieces in order to create the inner fabric pages. Participants will finalize their books by sewing fabrics into their book structures. Structural variations and decorations will be examined through examples from the instructor's collection.
About the artist
Workshop will be able to accommodate beginner and experienced textile artists
Supply List
1. Fabric
a. 10 pieces of 14" x 20" for fabric pages
b. 1 piece 15" x 24" forbook cover (outside)
c. 1 piece 13" x 24" for book cover (inside)
2. Fabric Glue - Mod Podge Fabric-Tissu-Tela, 8oz
3. Scissors
4. Rotary cutter
The instructor will provide supplies for binding
Teaching Artist: Suzanne Coley
Class dates: Wednesday & Thursday- March 20 & 21, 10:00-4:00 pm
Members: $ 245 | Regular: $265.00
Register by January 21