BOOKBINDING with Erin Fletcher of Herringbone Bindery
Sponsored by the Society for Calligraphy - Registration Opening Soon!
Erin Fletcher is the owner of Herringbone Bindery located in Austin, Texas. She crafts one-of-a-kind fine bindings and small editions for various clients and institutions. Her work is regularly exhibited throughout the US and abroad and is held in public and private collections. She first discovered a love for bookbinding while studying at the North Bennet Street School in Boston where she graduated in 2012. She regularly teaches book arts workshops online and at venues throughout the United States.
Join us for this fabulous in-person bookbinding experience with Erin.
The workshop will take place on Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15, 2025,
from 10am - 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch.
Please note that this event does fall on Father's Day.
Location: International Printing Museum - Torrance/Carson
315 W. Torrance Blvd., Carson, CA 90745
Make a weekend retreat out of this event and stay Saturday evening at a local hotel!
Secret Belgian Binding – Two Ways
Description:
This workshop will explore the Secret Belgian structure by crafting it two different ways.
This simple binding is easy to construct and can be modified in a variety of ways. The
binding opens flat and is perfect for thin, lightweight text blocks. During this workshop
students will use techniques developed by Anne Goy to make a basic version along with
a ‘top secret’ version which will build upon these foundational steps. This workshop is
suitable for students with any level of bookbinding skill including beginners.
A Pair of Crossed Structure Bindings
Description:
The Crossed Structure gets its name from the interlacing that occurs across the spine to
bring the covers together. These modern bindings are rooted in techniques found in
medieval structures and were created by Carmencho Arregui. Although there are several
variations on the Crossed Structure, we will explore just two in this workshop. Beginning
with the Basic, students will learn the technique for sewing and how to interlace the
covers. The second model has a less obvious construction at the spine and is aptly
referred to as Hidden. This workshop is suitable for students with any level of
bookbinding skill including beginners.
Workshop Fee: $120.00
Workshop Kits: Secret Belgian $10.00 and Crossed Structure $15.00; this additional $25.00 will be paid directly to Erin at the start of the workshop.
Learn more about Erin at www.herringbonebindery.com
This workshop is open to all SfC members. If you are not a member and wish to take this workshop please follow the directions on the SfC home page or click on the link below to become a member and then you can register for the workshop. Your workshop registration will not be final unless you are a fully paid SfC member.
https://societyforcalligraphy.org/Join-SfC