Mar 20 2021
Virtual Bookbinding Level I Workshop

Virtual Bookbinding Level I Workshop

Presented by Historic Sugartown at Online/Virtual Space

Instructor Ramon Townsend introduces participants to the basic materials and steps employed in traditional book repair work. Participants will be virtually taught basic book repair techniques, and in the process learn about the book’s components and traditional hand bookbinding methods. Participants will deconstruct the book by removing the textblock from the front coverboard and spine; scrape off glue and any lining from the exposed spine; remove several signatures; perform paper repair; resew the book; and reattach the front coverboard and spine. The book along with additional materials are included, and will be shipped via mail to your home prior to the workshop. You will need to supply a few household items which will not be provided. Workshops are conducted virtually via GOOGLE MEET. All participants must have access to Google Meet and a computer, tablet or smartphone with a camera to take part.

Historic Sugartown has adapted three of its popular workshops to a virtual format: Book Restoration, Bookbinding Level I and Introduction to Book Sewing.  Historic Sugartown’s in-person and virtual workshops are taught by Ramon Townsend, who studied hand bookbinding under the Master and Journeymen bookbinders at Colonial Williamburg. Ramon has practiced bookbinding, marbling, and rebinding/restoring used and rare books for four decades, and offers book repair and rebinding services through his business, The Colonial Bindery.

Admission Info

Cost per Person: $125/Adult (Age 14 and Up). | Workshop Size: 4 people. Length: 4 hrs.

Materials and shipping to your home are included. Registration closes 10 days prior to the workshop to ensure that materials can be shipped in time.

Phone: 6106402667

Email: hpreiffer@historicsugartown.org

Dates & Times

2021/03/20 - 2021/03/20

Location Info

Online/Virtual Space