Anatomy of a Book | What Books are Made of
Ever wonder what materials are used to make the book you are reading? It may be more complex than you realize. Historically they were made from organic materials like paper, wood and leather, but now there is a myriad of interesting synthetics. Come see our latest exhibit and explore the
Binding Community: Bringing Together Diverse Peoples with the Art of Bookbinding
Have you ever wanted to create a community book-binding experience? Want to bring attention to local events through bookbinding? Don’t know where to start? Please join community organizer and artist, Cynthia Marsh, in a virtual webinar with the American Bookbinders Museum on how to do just that. From exploring preliminary
Monthly Bookbinding Workshop
Japanese Stab Binding: This beginner-friendly stab binding technique is a perfect project to start your bookbinding journey. It is generally called a Japanese stab binding but was used throughout Asia. It’s a great option for binding pre-cut sheets of paper, no folding or gluing required. The simplicity of preparation and
Monthly Bookbinding Workshop
Limp Wrapper Coptic Sewn Binding: In May we will explore the Coptic binding style with a limp wrapper cover. This is a beginner to intermediate bookbinding workshop where you will fold, collate, trim and Coptic sew a text block, then cover it with a limp wrapper. Coptic stitching is one
Monthly Bookbinding Workshop
The American Bookbinders Museum hosts monthly bookbinding workshops the second Saturday of each month from 1:00-3:00pm. Join us and enjoy an in-depth look at the history of bookbinding followed by the workshop. Create a reusable, hardcover exposed binding journal in this hands-on session. No experience necessary, but class-size is limited
Monthly Workshops
The American Bookbinders Museum hosts monthly bookbinding workshops the second Saturday of each month from 1:00-3:00pm. Join us and enjoy an in-depth look at the history of bookbinding followed by the workshop. Create a reusable, hardcover exposed binding journal in this hands-on session. No experience necessary, but class-size is limited
SF in SF with Samantha Mills and Hana Lee
Please join SF in SF for an evening with Samantha Mills and Hana Lee at the American Bookbinders Museum! The authors will read a selection from their work, participate in a Q and A, and then they will sign books. The event will be moderated by author Cliff Winnig. About
SF in SF with Gail Carriger, Izzy Wasserstein, and Amy Sundberg
Please join SF in SF for a fabulous evening with GAIL CARRIGER, AMY SUNDBERG, and IZZY WASSERSTEIN! Each author will read a selection from their work, followed by question and answers with the authors; booksigning follows. Author Carter Scholz will be speaking at this event, as we continue to mourn
Nature as Muse
Join us for Nature as Muse, a panel discussion presented by The American Bookbinders Museum with panalists Elizabeth Curren, Sara Press (Deeply Game Publications), and Rebecca Chamlee (Pie in the Sky Press). We’ll discuss nature’s influence in practice and as model on Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 am PST. Whether
Open Book: The Whimsy and Technique of Three-dimensional Book Construction
Join the American Bookbinders Museum in collaboration with Luz Marina Ruiz for a virtual webinar on the creative process behind tunnel books. She creates three-dimensional objects drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and the ethereal realm of dreams, Luz Marina will guide you through inspiration and formatting, and designing