Creative Leather Techniques for Softcover Books (Fall 2024)
Course Code: 24FTX000I
This two-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday & Sunday, November 23rd & 24th, 2024 from 11:00AM–5:00PM.
- Saturday, November 23rd, 11:00AM–5:00PM.
- Sunday, November 24th, 11:00AM–5:00PM
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on Saturday, November 17th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
In this weekend workshop taught by instructor Biruta Auna, students will get a chance to use aniline dyes to treat leather and create unique cover designs with linoleum cut’s pressure technique. With your specially crafted and designed piece of leather, each student will be creating their very own softcover leather bound book with replaceable pages.
No experience needed!
Required Materials:
- knife (with snap-off blade, small olfa knife is the best)
- bone folder
- pencil
- eraser
About Biruta Auna
Biruta Auna is an artist, bookbinder, and designer. Her work features traditional craftsmanship coupled with artistic innovation. Concerned with the harmony of form, color, and texture, she allows the book to transcend its usual function.
Biruta participates in domestic and international fine bookbinding exhibitions, and has had solo shows in Europe. Her clientele ranges from individuals – photographers, artists, and publishers – to art galleries and corporations.
All images courtesy of the instructor.