Event Info
Course Code: 24FBB202I
This two-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday & Sunday, November 9th and 10th, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- Saturday, November 9, 11:00am–5:00pm
- Sunday, November 10, 11:00am–5:00pm
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on November 3, at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
This in-person class at Center for Book Arts is taught by instructor Sarah Nicholls.
Longstitch is a versatile and attractive method of sewing multiple signature books that open easily, don’t require a lot of complicated equipment, and can be adapted in a variety of ways. We will explore variations on the sewing pattern, combine long and link stitch together, and explore the different kinds of materials this structure is suited to, including leather, handmade paper, and wood.
We will look at binding models to get ideas, and at finished artist books in the CBA collection to see how this historical structure is used by artists. We will address four different variation on the structure and talk about the ways these variations can be personalized.
Required Materials:
- Exacto knife and extra blades
- Bone folder
- Awl
- Ruler
- Spring divider (optional)
All other materials will be provided by Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.
About Sarah Nicholls
Sarah Nicholls is an artist, printmaker, and writer whose work combines language, image, visual narrative, and time.
Her ongoing projects on climate change, urban ecology, and the history of science and technology include a series of letterpress pamphlets as well as participatory programs like guided urban/nature walks.
Nicholls’ limited edition artist’s books are in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, Columbia University, and Stanford, among others.
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on November 3rd at 11:59pm. Tuition for this course is $420 + a $30 materials fee. If you cannot comfortably pay tuition but are interested in taking this class, please consider filling out our financial assistance application here. We will notify you if you are selected to receive a scholarship before the start date of the class. To view more information about our current scholarship opportunities, please visit this link.
