Intro to Bookbinding Workshop

with Hei Lam

April 26, 2-5 PM at the Cluster Commons (EV 10.730)

In this workshop, participants will explore a few basic bookbinding techniques that can be applied to both paper and textile material. We will first look at some samples and references of various techniques, then move on to making our own books. Depending on the interest and size of the group, we will explore 3-4 of the following binding methods: saddle stitch, pamphlet stitch, Japanese stab binding, interlocking, x-stitch, and variation of one-page zines. Material and tools will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own (please refer to the material list below). The material provided in this workshop is mostly repurposed material acquired from CUCCR. Each participant would be able to take home the samples they make. No previous experience required.

Please email textiles.materiality@concordia.ca to register.

Material and tools (if you would like to bring your own):

• pencil, ruler, scissors, xacto knife
• needle and thread (can be regular sewing ones)
• paper or other sheet material (ideally two different stocks/types)
• bonefolder 
• bookbinding awl (for punching holes)
• a scrap piece of corrugated cardboard for hole punching (height approx. 6 inches, width 2 inches or more)
• cutting mat
• bulldog clips/binder clips (optional)