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Intermediate Handmade Books: Coptic Bound Journal

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Coptic bindings have been around since the 2nd century AD. Highly versatile, this book lies completely flat, so it is perfect for an art or writing journal. The decorative interlocking threads on the spine ad a striking, handcrafted aesthetic to the book.

The book created in this course requires several lessons to complete. Participants must be able to attend all three days of the course, as each lesson builds on the previous day's work.

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Class Details

3 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
Windward Community College

Instructor
Jane Raissle

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Please read: "Tools and Supplies: Craft knife (Exacto or Olfa), cutting mat, metal-edged ruler, scissors, tapestry needle, awl (can substitute a push-pin), bone folder, mitering tool (optional), glue stick (UHU brand recommended), PVA (white) glue, a cheap brush for applying the glue, pencil, eraser, and 2 small/medium binder clips.

Materials:
Covers:
Book Board (can use the heavy cardboard backing from a paper pad)
2 sheets of decorative paper or book cloth (approx. 8 x 10 and grained long)
Endpapers:
2 sheets of 8.5” x 11” decorative papers (approx. 90 - 110 lb.; grained long)

Note: Pre-cut mixed-media paper for the signatures and the 3-ply linen thread for the binding will be supplied by the instructor ($10.00 per-student purchase fee).

Class Fee: $0.00