Creative Leather Techniques for Softcover Books
Course Code: 25STX000I
This three-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Wednesdays, March 5th – 19th, 2024, from 6PM to 9PM ET.
- Wednesday, March 5th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Wednesday, March 12th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
- Wednesday, March 19th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on February 19th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
In this three-day 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 and eraser
- an awl or a very small hole punch
- linoleum cutters
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.