Long & Link Stitch Books
Saturday and Sunday, April 27 - 28, 2024, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Long stitch books have been a straightforward and inexpensive way to bind handwritten and printed pages since the 14th century. This exposed sewing method binds the pages and cover together all in one, using long or linking stitches to connect them all. Reinforcement on the spine was provided by strips of leather, vellum, and wood. Students will make models based on historical examples using different sewing patterns.
Participants will learn how to use bookbinding tools, materials and their qualities. At the end of the course, students will have completed six (6) different variations of long and linking stitch books and acquired the skills to make more books for journals, sketchbooks, or artwork.
Suitable for beginners and all experience levels.
MATERIALS FEE (paid to instructor at workshop): $45
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY :
Andrew Huot is a book artist, bookbinder, printer, and conservator in Scarborough, ON, where he operates Big River Bindery. He holds a Masters in Book Arts from the University of the Arts. His artists’ books use photographs, linoleum cuts, and text to share the humorous side of everyday life around us. His artists’ books are in collections from the Art Institute of Chicago to Yale University. Andrew teaches online and in his own studio and for the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild.
OTHER INFORMATION:
A minimum of 6 participants are required for this workshop to run.
Workshop and Refund policy - please see: https://cbbagottawa.ca/workshops/
Dining/Food: The nearest campus dining options may be closed on weekends. For up to date hours and locations see: https://dining.carleton.ca/locations/. Please bring your own food or refreshments if required.
For any other queries, please contact cbbagworkshops@gmail.com
GETTING TO CARLETON UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:
Bus and Train - https://www.octranspo.com/en/ottawa-destinations/carleton-university
Cycling - Carleton University is situated near several cycle paths including the Rideau Eastern Canal Pathway. See the OttawaVeloOutaouais blog for examples bike routes - https://ottawavelooutaouais.com/2019/09/15/biking-to-carleton-university/ Bike racks are available in several areas of the campus. Bicycles are not permitted inside the library. https://carleton.ca/parking/tdm-sustainable-transportation/
Parking - The parking lot P1 is the closest to the library. For locations of other lots and parking information see https://carleton.ca/parking/visitors/.
