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Bookbinding – Japanese Stab Binding (2 Part)

Hand sewing an artist book is a rewarding skill and there are many traditional methods to choose from. In this class we will practice Four Hole, Noble, Hemp Leaf and Tortoise Shell Binding.

Hand sewing an artist book is a rewarding skill and there are many traditional methods to choose from. In the first part of this class series, we will practice Four Hole Binding (Yotsume Toji) and Noble Binding (Koki Toji). In the second part of this series, we will practice Hemp Leaf Binding (Asa-No-Ha Toji) and Tortoise Shell Binding (Kikko Toji).

• Class Duration: 2 parts, 2 hours per part
• Age Requirements: Adult
• Recommended Prerequisite: None
• Required Skills: Folding paper, cutting with scissors and X-acto knife. 
   

Suggested Materials: All materials listed below will be provided. However, students are welcome to bring various decorative paper to construct their books.

• 8.5” x 11” Letter sized-paper (approximately 24-30 sheets)
  • Plain copy paper or decorative paper but thinner than cardstock
• 8.5” x 11” Letter Cardstock (approximately 4-6 sheets)
• Scissors
• Binder clips
• Bone folder
• Awl
• Linen Thread
• Bookbinding needle

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