Workshop: Etched for Success: Metal Meets the Secret Belgian Binding
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Instructor: erin harris
Website: elmharris.com
Instagram: @elmharris
Instructor Bio:
(See attached bio)
Workshop Description:
In this hands-on workshop, explore the art of copper etching to create a unique, personalized book cover. Learn the Secret Belgian Binding technique to fill your book with pages, blending creative design with bookbinding craftsmanship.
Dates and Hours:
February 6, 2025: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
February 7, 2025: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
February 8, 2025: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
In-person at the Pastel Society Building
2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, AZ 85705
Cost:
PaperWorks Members: $240
Non-Members: $280
Registration:
Opens: November 8, 2024, at 8:00 AM
Closes: February 1, 2025
Class Capacity:
Maximum: 15 students
Waiting List Available (Contact: Kathy Dannerbeck)
Supply List:
Provided by Students:
Apron and old clothes (etching chemicals may stain)
Old cloth towel and a roll of paper towels
Ruler, pen, and pencil for notes
Covered plastic container for fuming (e.g., salad/lettuce container)
Foam paintbrush for glue
Bucket for water
Decorative paper for bookboard (for practice book)
Bookbinding tools (awl, bone folder, bookbinder needles)
Paper for signatures (optional, if creating your own)
Provided by erin harris:
Copper for book covers and spine
Etching materials and supplies (metal, etchant, prep/cleaning supplies, PnP Blue sheets, neutralizing solution)
Patina supplies (vinegar, ammonia, salt)
Fuming containers
Waxed linen thread for binding
Punches for metal, flex shaft for drilling, files, sandpaper
Practice bookboard/matte board for Secret Belgian Binding
PVA glue
Gloves
Small heat press
Instructor Bio:
(See attached bio)