Clara Gevaert’s Envelope Binding

Dates: Saturday, April 17th & Sunday, April 18th (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Erin Fletcher BB '12

Finding inspiration in a 15th-century limp vellum binding where the cover was formed like a self-closing wallet, Clara Gevaert slowly began to develop her Envelope Binding structure. In this workshop, we’ll explore her simple, yet rather elegant, binding technique. Perfect for any skill level, this structure requires very few tools to craft. Using just a bit of adhesive, each cover is folded out of a single sheet of handmade paper. The book opens relatively flat and is suitable for lightweight text blocks. Students will create two variations of this structure in order to grasp how depth can affect construction.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: No previous experience is required. 

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.